Area Code 979

FTC complaints involving 979 numbers

Numbers shown with area code 979 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Other”, “Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends”, “Medical & prescriptions”.

Most-complained 979 numbers:

• (979) 428-6482 — 6 complaints
• (979) 327-9874 — 5 complaints
• (979) 549-0266 — 5 complaints
• (979) 922-5715 — 5 complaints
• (979) 315-2658 — 4 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 979?

Area code 979 covers Bryan-College Station and nearby cities including College Station, Bryan, Lake Jackson in Texas, in the Central Time.

What cities use area code 979?

Area code 979 serves Bryan-College Station, College Station, Bryan, Lake Jackson in Texas.

What time zone is area code 979 in?

Area code 979 is in the Central Time (America/Chicago).

How do you dial a 979 number?

Dial all 10 digits: 979 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 979 and the local number.

Is a call from area code 979 a scam?

A 979 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 979 a country code?

No. 979 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 979 number written for international dialing looks like +1 979 followed by the 7-digit local number.