Area Code 956 at a Glance
| Area code | 956 |
| Region | Texas |
| Country | United States |
| Primary timezone | America/Chicago |
| Dialing format | +1 (956) NXX-XXXX |
Cities and Places Using Area Code 956
Based on prefix-level carrier data, area code 956 covers places including:
- McAllen, TX
- Brownsville, TX
- Laredo, TX
- Harlingen, TX
- Edinburg, TX
- Mission, TX
- Pharr, TX
- Weslaco, TX
- Mercedes, TX
- San Benito, TX
- Rio Grande City, TX
- Donna, TX
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is area code 956?
Area code 956 serves Texas, United States.
Who is calling me from area code 956?
A call from area code 956 most likely originates from Texas, but caller ID can be spoofed. If an unknown caller asks for personal or payment information, hang up and call the organization back on its official number.
How do I dial a 956 number?
Within North America: dial 1-956 followed by the 7-digit number. From abroad: your international prefix (like 00 or +), then 1 956 and the number.