Area Code 903
Tyler, Texas · 7:14 AM CST now
Area code 903 at a glance
| State | Texas |
|---|---|
| Main area | Tyler |
| Time zone | Central (CST, 7:14 AM now) |
| In service since | 1990 (added to the area of 214) |
| Overlay | Yes, with 430 |
| Local dialing | Local calls are dialed with 10 digits (area code + number). |
Cities in area code 903
- Tyler
Unwanted-call complaints about 903 numbers
From November 2025 through October 2026, consumers filed 238 complaints with the FCC about unwanted calls or texts from 903 numbers, from 162 different ZIP codes. That ranks 903 #37 of 375 US area codes by how widely it was reported.
Where 903 calls were reported from
- 29% of these complaints were filed from Texas. Most came from other states, a pattern seen when numbers are used for calls far from their area.
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 903 FAQ
Where is area code 903?
Area code 903 is assigned to Texas and covers Tyler, according to the North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA).
What time zone is area code 903?
Area code 903 is in the Central time zone.
Which area codes overlay 903?
903 shares its territory with 430. 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 903 start?
NANPA lists area code 903 as in service since 1990, when it was added to the area of 214.
Is a call from area code 903 a scam?
The area code alone can't tell you. Caller ID can be faked, so a 903 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 10/31/2026). Times are shown at page load.