Area code 972
Area code 972 serves Dallas and nearby parts of Texas, including Plano, Irving and Frisco. It is on Central Time, which observes daylight saving time. 214, 469 and 945 are overlays for the same area.
Area code 972 at a glance
Cities in 972
- Dallas
- Plano
- Irving
- Frisco
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 972 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 972 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 on | You can call 972 between |
|---|---|
| Eastern | 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
| Central | 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Mountain | 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Arizona | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Pacific | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
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Questions about 972
What time zone is area code 972?
Area code 972 is on Central Time. It observes daylight saving time.
Where is area code 972?
Area code 972 is in Texas. Its main city is Dallas, and it also covers Plano, Irving and Frisco.
What are the legal hours to call a 972 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.
What area codes overlay 972?
214, 469 and 945 cover the same area as 972, so numbers in the same town can have either code.