Area Code 726
San Antonio, Texas ยท 6:14 AM CDT now
Area code 726 at a glance
| State | Texas |
|---|---|
| Main area | San Antonio |
| Time zone | Central (CDT, 6:14 AM now) |
| In service since | 2017 (added to the area of 210) |
| Overlay | Yes, with 210 |
| Local dialing | Local calls are dialed with 10 digits (area code + number). |
Unwanted-call complaints about 726 numbers
From September 2025 through August 2026, consumers filed 45 complaints with the FCC about unwanted calls or texts from 726 numbers, from 30 different ZIP codes. That ranks 726 #301 of 370 US area codes by how widely it was reported.
- 56% 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 726 FAQ
Where is area code 726?
Area code 726 is assigned to Texas and covers San Antonio, according to the North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA).
What time zone is area code 726?
Area code 726 is in the Central time zone.
Which area codes overlay 726?
726 shares its territory with 210. 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 726 start?
NANPA lists area code 726 as in service since 2017, when it was added to the area of 210.
Is a call from area code 726 a scam?
The area code alone can't tell you. Caller ID can be faked, so a 726 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.