Area Code 254
Killeen, Texas ยท 6:12 AM CDT now
Area code 254 at a glance
| State | Texas |
|---|---|
| Main area | Killeen |
| Time zone | Central (CDT, 6:12 AM now) |
| In service since | 1997 (added to the area of 817) |
| Overlay | No, only area code in its area |
| Local dialing | Local calls are dialed with 10 digits (area code + number). |
Cities in area code 254
- Hamilton
Unwanted-call complaints about 254 numbers
From September 2025 through August 2026, consumers filed 73 complaints with the FCC about unwanted calls or texts from 254 numbers, from 61 different ZIP codes. That ranks 254 #208 of 370 US area codes by how widely it was reported.
- 64% of these complaints were filed from Texas.
Source: FCC Consumer Complaints Data. Complaints are not verified by the FCC, and caller ID can be spoofed, so a complaint does not mean the caller was really in Texas. See the area codes most reported for unwanted calls for our method.
Other Texas area codes
Area code 254 FAQ
Where is area code 254?
Area code 254 is assigned to Texas and covers Killeen, according to the North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA).
What time zone is area code 254?
Area code 254 is in the Central time zone.
When did area code 254 start?
NANPA lists area code 254 as in service since 1997, when it was added to the area of 817.
Is a call from area code 254 a scam?
The area code alone can't tell you. Caller ID can be faked, so a 254 number may not come from Texas at all. Let unknown calls go to voicemail and never call back a number you don't recognize just to find out who it was.
Area code data: NANPA NPA report (file dated 09/28/2026). Times are shown at page load.