Area code 281
Area code 281 is a telephone area code in the North American Numbering Plan. It serves Texas, the United States.
- 281area code
- TXTexas
- UScountry
- 2-Nov-96in service
How to dial a 281 number
From within the United States and Canada, dial 1, then 281, then the seven-digit number. From another country, dial your international access code, then +1 281 and the seven-digit number.
Area code 281 covers the same territory as 346, 621, 713 and 832. When several area codes share one area like this, it is called an overlay.
Other area codes in Texas
210, 214, 254, 325, 346, 361, 409, 430, 432, 469, 512, 621, 682, 713, 726, 737, 806, 817, 830, 832, 903, 915, 936, 940, 945, 956, 972, 979
Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 281?
Area code 281 serves Texas, the United States.
What is the country code for a 281 number?
Numbers with North American area codes use the country calling code +1.