Area Code 956
Laredo, Texas ยท 6:12 AM CDT now
Area code 956 at a glance
| State | Texas |
|---|---|
| Main area | Laredo |
| Time zone | Central (CDT, 6:12 AM now) |
| In service since | 1997 (added to the area of 210) |
| Overlay | No, only area code in its area |
| Local dialing | Local calls can still be dialed with 7 digits. |
| New code planned | NANPA reports relief planning in progress: numbers are running low and a new area code is being prepared. |
Cities in area code 956
- Laredo
Unwanted-call complaints about 956 numbers
From September 2025 through August 2026, consumers filed 307 complaints with the FCC about unwanted calls or texts from 956 numbers, from 35 different ZIP codes. That ranks 956 #292 of 370 US area codes by how widely it was reported.
- 97% of these complaints were filed from Texas.
- 263 of them came from a single ZIP code, so the total mostly reflects a few very active reporters.
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 956 FAQ
Where is area code 956?
Area code 956 is assigned to Texas and covers Laredo, according to the North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA).
What time zone is area code 956?
Area code 956 is in the Central time zone.
When did area code 956 start?
NANPA lists area code 956 as in service since 1997, when it was added to the area of 210.
Is a call from area code 956 a scam?
The area code alone can't tell you. Caller ID can be faked, so a 956 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.