316 Area Code
South Central Kansas, Kansas
Area code 316 is located in South Central Kansas, Kansas. It covers Wichita, Derby, and surrounding areas in the Central time zone (UTC-6). Administered by NANPA.
Where is area code 316?
Area code 316 is located in South Central Kansas, Kansas. It covers Wichita, Derby, and surrounding areas in the Central time zone (UTC-6).
Cities Covered by Area Code 316
Area code 316 primarily serves the South Central Kansas area of Kansas. The exact coverage includes Wichita, Derby, and Hutchinson (part), along with surrounding communities and suburbs.
Time Zone
Central Time — UTC-6
Area code 316 operates in the Central Time Zone. When calling 316 numbers from a different time zone, be sure to account for the time difference to reach people during business hours.
About Area Code 316
Area code 316 was introduced in 1947 as a geographic area code serving South Central Kansas, Kansas. It remains the primary area code for this region. Area codes are administered by NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administration), the organization responsible for managing phone number resources in the US and Canada.