Area code 254
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- Location
- Waco, TX, Texas
- Time zone
- Central (GMT -6)
- Related area codes
- Related:817
The 254 area code covers Waco, TX and nearby Texas communities.
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About the 254 area code
The Waco area of Texas answers to area code 254, which also takes in Killeen, Temple, Belton, and Copperas Cove. All of these communities observe Central time.
The code arrived in 1997, carved from the territory of area code 817 in a split. It has operated alone ever since, with no overlay sharing its ground and no newer codes created within its borders.
Dialing note: 254 was carved out of the 817 territory and went into service in 1997.
Numbering details on this page (service dates and overlay status) are checked against the NANPA numbering registry. Registry data as of 07/16/2026.
254 phone number FAQ
- How do I get a 254 phone number?
- Pick an available 254 number and sign up for AvoCall. Your new Waco, TX number works for calls and texts on your existing phone over WiFi or data. Current web pricing is verified at checkout. There is no second SIM and no new device.
- Where is the 254 area code?
- It serves Waco, TX and nearby cities in Texas, including Waco, Killeen, Temple.
- Can I receive verification codes on a 254 number?
- AvoCall 254 numbers support calling and messaging. Verification-text compatibility varies by sender; short-code and 2FA delivery is not guaranteed.