Area code 979
Area code 979 serves College Station and nearby parts of Texas, including Bryan, Lake Jackson and Bay City. It is on Central Time, which observes daylight saving time.
Area code 979 at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
| Main city | College Station |
| Time zone | Central Time |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 in winter, UTC−5 in summer |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Cities in 979
- College Station
- Bryan
- Lake Jackson
- Bay City
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 979 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 979 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 979 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 979
What time zone is area code 979?
Area code 979 is on Central Time. It observes daylight saving time.
Where is area code 979?
Area code 979 is in Texas. Its main city is College Station, and it also covers Bryan, Lake Jackson and Bay City.
What are the legal hours to call a 979 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.