The area code 214 is located in Texas and serves Dallas and the surrounding areas. It was one of the original 86 area codes created by AT&T and the Bell System in 1947 and originally served northeastern Texas including Dallas/Fort Worth. In 1996, area code 972 was created and is currently an overlay to 214. In 1999, area code 469 was created and is currently an overlay to 214. In 2021, area code 945 was created and is currently an overlay to 214.