956 Area Code
South Texas, Texas
Area code 956 is located in South Texas, Texas. It covers Laredo, McAllen, and surrounding areas in the Central time zone (UTC-6). Administered by NANPA.
Where is area code 956?
Area code 956 is located in South Texas, Texas. It covers Laredo, McAllen, and surrounding areas in the Central time zone (UTC-6).
Cities Covered by Area Code 956
Area code 956 primarily serves the South Texas area of Texas. The exact coverage includes Laredo, McAllen, and Brownsville, along with surrounding communities and suburbs.
Time Zone
Central Time — UTC-6
Area code 956 operates in the Central Time Zone. When calling 956 numbers from a different time zone, be sure to account for the time difference to reach people during business hours.
About Area Code 956
Area code 956 was introduced in 1997 as a geographic area code serving South 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.