940 Area Code
Covers Denton and nearby communities in Texas.
(940) 555-0142Area code 940 map
Interactive coverage map for area code 940, centered on Denton, Texas
33.2148, -97.1331
Open in OpenStreetMapArea code 940 coverage map — centered on Denton. Shaded area shows the approximate reach around the primary city.
Area code 940 is a telephone area code in Texas, anchored on Denton. It reaches roughly 329,000 people across places such as Denton, Wichita Falls, Lewisville and more. The region observes Central time, so a number like (940) 555-0142 is on that clock right now. On the ground it spans Denton, Wichita. It is not currently paired with an overlay code. Local calls inside the 940 area can generally be placed with ten digits, and you do not need a leading 1 for domestic calls. Keep reading for the current local time in Denton, a map of the 940 coverage area, the places it reaches, nearby and overlay codes, and how to tell a real 940 call from a scam.
Cities covered by 940
Cities & neighborhoods
- Denton
- Wichita Falls
- Lewisville
Nearby & overlay area codes
Overlay codes (same area)
These share 940’s geography — a number in either code can be on the same street.
940 has no overlay code right now.
Neighboring codes
Codes for adjacent regions and metros.
Is a call from 940 a scam?
Area code 940 serves Denton and the surrounding area, so most calls are ordinary local and business traffic. As everywhere, spam and robocalls do use 940 numbers, frequently by spoofing a local-looking caller ID to boost pickup rates. The area code itself tells you nothing about who is really calling, so judge the call by what's said, not the number.
Red flags to watch for
- Pressure to act right now, or threats of arrest, fines, or service being cut off.
- Requests to pay with gift cards, wire transfer, crypto, or a payment app.
- Asking for passwords, one-time codes, your SSN, or full card/bank numbers.
- A robocall or recording, or a number that won’t let you call back.
When unsure, hang up and call the organization back on a number you look up yourself.
Calling a 940 number from abroad
Every 940 number is a US/Canada +1 number. From a mobile anywhere, the simplest approach is to dial it in international format:
+1 940 555-0142If your phone can’t dial the +, replace it with your country’s exit code, then 1, then the number:
- UK, Germany, France & most of Europe
00 1 940 555-0142 - Australia
0011 1 940 555-0142 - Japan
010 1 940 555-0142 - Mexico
00 1 940 555-0142
Within the US and Canada you don’t need any of this — just dial the ten digits 940 555-0142.
Reverse phone lookup
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Area code 940: frequently asked questions
Where is the 940 area code located?
The 940 area code is located in Texas, centered on Denton. It covers Denton, Wichita and nearby communities including Denton, Wichita Falls, Lewisville.
What time zone is 940 in?
Area code 940 is in the Central time zone (UTC-6 (CST) / UTC-5 (CDT)). You can see the exact current local time for Denton on the live clock above.
What cities use area code 940?
Cities and areas that use 940 include Denton, Wichita Falls, Lewisville. Its primary city is Denton, TX.
Do I need to dial 1 before 940?
You generally do not need to dial a leading 1 for domestic calls to 940. Ten-digit dialing (the 940 code plus the seven-digit number) is the safest habit.
Is 940 a toll-free or scam number?
No — 940 is a normal geographic area code for Denton, not a toll-free code (toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888). A 940 number is not inherently a scam, but the code can be spoofed. See the spam-call section above for how to tell.
What are the overlay area codes for 940?
Area code 940 does not currently have an overlay code; it is not layered on top of another code in the same area.