Area codes in Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth, Texas uses 2 area codes — 817 and 682. The main Fort Worth area code is 817.
Area codes serving Fort Worth
Phone numbers in Fort Worth are written as ten digits — for example (817) 555-0190 — and fall in the Central Time zone.
How Fort Worth came to have 2 area codes
The original Fort Worth area code is 817, in service since 1953. As the area ran low on available numbers, an overlay code was added over the same region for new phone lines: 682 (2000). Existing numbers kept their original code — an overlay never forces anyone to change their number — which is why Fort Worth now uses all 2 codes and every local call is dialed with ten digits.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the area code for Fort Worth?
The main area code for Fort Worth, Texas is 817. Fort Worth is now served by 2 area codes in total: 817, 682.
How many area codes does Fort Worth have?
Fort Worth has 2 area codes: 817, 682.
Why does Fort Worth have more than one area code?
As Fort Worth used up the numbers available in its original area code (817, in service since 1953), additional "overlay" codes were added over the same area so new phone numbers could keep being assigned.
How do you dial a Fort Worth number?
Dial all 10 digits — the area code (817 or 682) followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1, then the area code and number.
Sourced from the official NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administrator) numbering database, current as of August 2, 2026. Refreshed monthly.