Area Code 316
Area code 316 covers Wichita in Kansas, in the Central Time.
Area code 316 quick facts
| Location | Wichita, Kansas |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Central Time |
| In service | 1947-01-01 |
| Nearby codes | 620, 785, 539, 918, 405, 572 |
| Carrier coverage | 339 prefixes; 40% wireless |
| FTC complaint data | 692 complaints across 104 numbers |
| Data current as of | August 2, 2026 |
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FTC complaints involving 316 numbers
Numbers shown with area code 316 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Other”, “No Subject Provided”, “Medical & prescriptions”.
Most-complained 316 numbers:
- (316) 282-5238 — 305 complaints
- (316) 248-2146 — 29 complaints
- (316) 402-5475 — 11 complaints
- (316) 766-7563 — 9 complaints
- (316) 540-8899 — 8 complaints
These are FTC Do Not Call complaints filed about specific numbers shown with this area code — frequently spoofed. The area code itself is not a scam. See the most-reported area codes and the most-reported phone numbers nationwide.
Cities in area code 316
Wichita
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Carriers in area code 316
Area code 316 spans 339 prefixes, about 40% wireless. Top carriers: SOUTHWESTERN BELL, NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL, T-MOBILE USA, INC., ONVOY, LLC - KS. Look up the carrier and line type for a 316 number.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 316?
Area code 316 covers Wichita in Kansas, in the Central Time.
What cities use area code 316?
Area code 316 serves Wichita in Kansas.
What time zone is area code 316 in?
Area code 316 is in the Central Time (America/Chicago).
How do you dial a 316 number?
Dial all 10 digits: 316 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 316 and the local number.
Is a call from area code 316 a scam?
A 316 number is geographically tied to Kansas, but caller ID can be spoofed, so the displayed area code does not prove where a caller really is. If you did not expect the call, do not share personal information and consider looking the number up.
Is 316 a country code?
No. 316 is a US area code (a domestic 3-digit code), not a country code. The country (calling) code for the United States is +1, shared across the North American Numbering Plan. So a full 316 number written for international dialing looks like +1 316 followed by the 7-digit local number.
Sourced from the official NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administrator) numbering database, current as of August 2, 2026. Refreshed monthly.