Area codes in Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Murfreesboro, Tennessee uses 2 area codes — 615 and 629. The main Murfreesboro area code is 615.
Area codes serving Murfreesboro
Phone numbers in Murfreesboro are written as ten digits — for example (615) 555-0190 — and fall in the Central Time zone.
How Murfreesboro came to have 2 area codes
The original Murfreesboro area code is 615, in service since 1954. As the area ran low on available numbers, an overlay code was added over the same region for new phone lines: 629 (2015). Existing numbers kept their original code — an overlay never forces anyone to change their number — which is why Murfreesboro 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 Murfreesboro?
The main area code for Murfreesboro, Tennessee is 615. Murfreesboro is now served by 2 area codes in total: 615, 629.
How many area codes does Murfreesboro have?
Murfreesboro has 2 area codes: 615, 629.
Why does Murfreesboro have more than one area code?
As Murfreesboro used up the numbers available in its original area code (615, in service since 1954), additional "overlay" codes were added over the same area so new phone numbers could keep being assigned.
How do you dial a Murfreesboro number?
Dial all 10 digits — the area code (615 or 629) 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.