Area code 979
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- Location
- College Station, TX, Texas
- Time zone
- Central (GMT -6)
- Related area codes
- Related:409
The 979 area code covers College Station, TX and nearby Texas communities.
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About the 979 area code
Since 2000, area code 979 has covered a stretch of Texas centered on College Station. Bryan, Bay City, Lake Jackson, and Brenham are inside its boundaries, and the area keeps to Central time (GMT -6).
The code originated as a split from area code 409, taking over part of that older territory in its debut year. It remains a standalone code, unshared and undivided since its creation.
Dialing note: 979 was carved out of the 409 territory and went into service in 2000.
Numbering details on this page (service dates and overlay status) are checked against the NANPA numbering registry. Registry data as of 07/16/2026.
979 phone number FAQ
- How do I get a 979 phone number?
- Pick an available 979 number and sign up for AvoCall. Your new College Station, 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 979 area code?
- It serves College Station, TX and nearby cities in Texas, including College Station, Bryan, Bay City.
- Can I receive verification codes on a 979 number?
- AvoCall 979 numbers support calling and messaging. Verification-text compatibility varies by sender; short-code and 2FA delivery is not guaranteed.