806 Area Code
Panhandle Texas, Texas
Area code 806 is located in Panhandle Texas, Texas. It covers Amarillo, Lubbock, and surrounding areas in the Central time zone (UTC-6). Administered by NANPA.
Where is area code 806?
Area code 806 is located in Panhandle Texas, Texas. It covers Amarillo, Lubbock, and surrounding areas in the Central time zone (UTC-6).
Cities Covered by Area Code 806
Area code 806 primarily serves the Panhandle Texas area of Texas. The exact coverage includes Amarillo, Lubbock, and Plainview, along with surrounding communities and suburbs.
Time Zone
Central Time — UTC-6
Area code 806 operates in the Central Time Zone. When calling 806 numbers from a different time zone, be sure to account for the time difference to reach people during business hours.
About Area Code 806
Area code 806 was introduced in 1957 as a geographic area code serving Panhandle Texas, Texas. 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.