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A local number for Wichita Falls, TX. Call and text over WiFi or mobile data, on the phone you already have.

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Location
Wichita Falls, Texas
Time zone
Central (GMT -6)

Where is area code 940 located?

Area code 940 is a Texas area code, serving Wichita Falls, TX and nearby cities including Denton, Gainesville, Decatur. It is in the Central (GMT -6) time zone.

Who is calling from area code 940?

A 940 call comes from a number assigned to the Wichita Falls, TX area, which can be a mobile, a landline or an app-based number like AvoCall's. Caller ID can be faked from any area code, so if you don't know the number, let it go to voicemail and never share a code you didn't ask for.

How do I get a 940 phone number?

Pick an available 940 number and sign up for AvoCall. Your new Wichita Falls, TX number works for calls and texts on your existing phone over WiFi or data. No second SIM is needed. Right now 20 numbers in the 940 area code are available on this page (checked October 11, 2026 at 8:52 AM UTC).

About the 940 area code

Wichita Falls is the main city of area code 940 in Texas. The code also reaches Denton, Gainesville, Decatur, and Roanoke, and the territory keeps Central time (GMT -6).

This numbering area dates to 1997, when it was split off from area code 817. It has remained a single-code territory since then, and no newer codes have been created from its area.

Dialing note: 940 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 10/08/2026.

940 phone number FAQ

Can I receive verification codes on a 940 number?
AvoCall 940 numbers support calling and messaging. Verification-text compatibility varies by sender; short-code and 2FA delivery is not guaranteed.
Which 940 numbers are available right now?
As of October 11, 2026 at 8:52 AM UTC, 20 940 numbers were available to claim on this page. Inventory is re-checked hourly and changes as numbers are claimed, and availability is confirmed at checkout. See the current list.