libphonenumber API

281 Area Code

Houston, TX and 32 other locations · United States

Country code +1 · ISO US

Area Code

281

Country

United States

Calling Code

+1

Timezone

America/Chicago

Example 281 Number

A sample number from this area code, formatted three ways.

National International E.164
(281) 555-0123 +1 281-555-0123 +12815550123

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Cities and Regions

Locations served by the 281 area code, according to Google's libphonenumber.

  • · Houston, TX
  • · Spring, TX
  • · Katy, TX
  • · Sugar Land, TX
  • · Humble, TX
  • · Missouri City, TX
  • · Baytown, TX
  • · Friendswood, TX
  • · Alvin, TX
  • · Tomball, TX
  • · Cypress, TX
  • · La Porte, TX
  • · Cleveland, TX
  • · Deer Park, TX
  • · Seabrook, TX
  • · Channelview, TX
  • · Magnolia, TX
  • · Richmond, TX
  • · Pearland, TX
  • · Kingwood, TX
  • · Pasadena, TX
  • · Brookshire, TX
  • · Fulshear, TX
  • · Dickinson, TX
  • · Crosby, TX
  • · Manvel, TX
  • · League City, TX
  • · Bacliff, TX
  • · Highlands, TX
  • · New Caney, TX
  • · Porter, TX
  • · Huffman, TX
  • · Texas

How to Dial United States Numbers

From abroad

Dial +1 followed by the national number, dropping any leading 1.

Within United States

Dial 1 before the local number to make a domestic call.

Dialing out of United States

Dial 011 followed by the destination country code and number.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the 281 area code?

The 281 area code covers Houston, TX in United States.

What timezone is the 281 area code in?

Numbers in the 281 area code are in the America/Chicago timezone.

How do I dial a 281 number?

From abroad, dial +1 281 followed by the local number. Within United States, dial 1281 before the local number.