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Area code 254

Area code 254 serves Waco and nearby parts of Texas, including Killeen, Temple and Belton. It is on Central Time, which observes daylight saving time.

Local time in 254
1:26 PM
Saturday, September 26 · CDT · UTC−6 in winter, UTC−5 in summer

Area code 254 at a glance

StateTexas (TX)
Main cityWaco
Time zoneCentral Time
UTC offsetUTC−6 in winter, UTC−5 in summer
Daylight saving timeYes

Cities in 254

  • Waco
  • Killeen
  • Temple
  • Belton

An area code shows where a number was first assigned. Mobile numbers keep their area code when people move, so the person you’re calling may be somewhere else.

When you can call a 254 number

Federal telemarketing rules under the TCPA allow sales calls between 8 AM and 9 PM in the called person’s local time. Here is that window for a 254 number, shown in your own time zone.

General information, not legal advice. Some states add rules for Sundays, holidays or the number of calls. See our calling hours guide.

If you’re onYou can call 254 between
Eastern9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Central8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Mountain7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Arizona6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Pacific6:00 AM to 7:00 PM

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Questions about 254

What time zone is area code 254?

Area code 254 is on Central Time. It observes daylight saving time.

Where is area code 254?

Area code 254 is in Texas. Its main city is Waco, and it also covers Killeen, Temple and Belton.

What are the legal hours to call a 254 number?

Under the federal TCPA, sales calls are allowed from 8 AM to 9 PM in the called person’s local time. Personal and informational calls are not limited by these hours.