Area code 816
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- Location
- Kansas City, MO, Missouri
- Time zone
- Central (GMT -6)
- Related area codes
- Related:660
The 816 area code covers Kansas City, MO and nearby Missouri communities.
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About the 816 area code
Missouri assigns area code 816 to Kansas City and its neighbors, among them Independence, Lee's Summit, and St. Joseph. The region keeps Central Time (GMT -6).
816 was in the original 1947 group of area codes. Its territory later gave rise to 660, while 975 now sits atop the same ground as an overlay, meaning the full ten digits are dialed for local calls.
Dialing note: 816 is part of an overlay complex with 975, so local calls in this area are dialed with all ten digits.
Numbering details on this page (service dates and overlay status) are checked against the NANPA numbering registry. Registry data as of 07/16/2026.
816 phone number FAQ
- How do I get a 816 phone number?
- Pick an available 816 number and sign up for AvoCall. Your new Kansas City, MO 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 816 area code?
- It serves Kansas City, MO and nearby cities in Missouri, including Independence, Lee's Summit, St. Joseph.
- Can I receive verification codes on a 816 number?
- AvoCall 816 numbers support calling and messaging. Verification-text compatibility varies by sender; short-code and 2FA delivery is not guaranteed.