512, 737
These are the telephone area codes for Austin and surrounding regions in Central Texas.
How to Call Austin from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 1 (USA country code)
- Dial the area code (512 or 737)
- Dial the 7-digit local phone number
Example: Calling Austin from the UK
00 1 512 555 1234
Where:
00 = UK exit code
1 = USA country code
512 = Austin area code
555 1234 = Local Austin phone number
Quick Facts
512
Original Code
+1
Country Code
10-digit
Dialing Format
011
US Exit Code
Austin Area Code Coverage
These area codes cover Austin and surrounding Central Texas regions:
512 - Austin Proper
City of Austin, Travis County
737 - Austin Overlay
Overlay for 512 area code
Downtown Austin
Central business district
University Area
UT Austin campus region
Tech Corridor
Silicon Hills technology hub
Live Music Capital
Entertainment and music venues
Major US Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling USA
When calling Austin from these countries, use these exit codes:
United Kingdom
00
Australia
0011
European Union
00
Japan
010
China
00
Canada
011