Area Code 940

FTC complaints involving 940 numbers

Numbers shown with area code 940 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Other”, “Dropped call or no message”, “Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)”.

Most-complained 940 numbers:

• (940) 333-8082 — 11 complaints
• (940) 394-3108 — 10 complaints
• (940) 321-2353 — 7 complaints
• (940) 253-2480 — 6 complaints
• (940) 366-7214 — 6 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.

Frequently asked questions

Where is area code 940?

Area code 940 covers Wichita Falls and nearby cities including Denton, Lewisville in Texas, in the Central Time.

What cities use area code 940?

Area code 940 serves Wichita Falls, Denton, Lewisville in Texas.

What time zone is area code 940 in?

Area code 940 is in the Central Time (America/Chicago).

How do you dial a 940 number?

Dial all 10 digits: 940 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 940 and the local number.

Is a call from area code 940 a scam?

A 940 number is geographically tied to Texas, 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 940 a country code?

No. 940 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 940 number written for international dialing looks like +1 940 followed by the 7-digit local number.