Area Code 346
Houston, Texas ยท 6:11 AM CDT now
Area code 346 at a glance
| State | Texas |
|---|---|
| Main area | Houston |
| Time zone | Central (CDT, 6:11 AM now) |
| In service since | 2014 (added to the area of 832) |
| Overlay | Yes, with 281 621 713 832 |
| Local dialing | Local calls are dialed with 10 digits (area code + number). |
Unwanted-call complaints about 346 numbers
From September 2025 through August 2026, consumers filed 99 complaints with the FCC about unwanted calls or texts from 346 numbers, from 87 different ZIP codes. That ranks 346 #117 of 370 US area codes by how widely it was reported.
- 38% 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.
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Area code 346 FAQ
Where is area code 346?
Area code 346 is assigned to Texas and covers Houston, according to the North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA).
What time zone is area code 346?
Area code 346 is in the Central time zone.
Which area codes overlay 346?
346 shares its territory with 281, 621, 713, 832. In an overlay, numbers from all these codes are assigned in the same area, so local calls need the area code.
When did area code 346 start?
NANPA lists area code 346 as in service since 2014, when it was added to the area of 832.
Is a call from area code 346 a scam?
The area code alone can't tell you. Caller ID can be faked, so a 346 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.