956
Covers south Texas
In service since 1997
City facts
Brownsville area code
Area code for south Texas: history, overlays and how to dial.
956
Brownsville uses area code 956.
About area code 956
How to call a number in Brownsville
Inside the US
1 (956) 555-0123Dial 1, the area code, then the seven-digit number.Local call
555-0123Many areas now require the area code for local calls too; if a seven-digit call fails, add it.From outside the US
+1 956 555 0123Use your country's exit code or +, then 1 for the US.Brownsville is on Central Time (CT); check the time before calling from another zone.
Other cities that share 956
Brownsville quick facts
Brownsville was founded in 1848 and incorporated on February 7, 1853.
Founded1848
Incorporated1853February 7, 1853
CountyCameron CountyTexas
Area code956Population188,023Census ACS estimateZIP codes678520, 78521, 78526…Elevation33 ft10 m
Time zoneCentral TimeCT
Dates, namesake and elevation from Wikipedia: Brownsville, Texas and Wikidata (checked 2026-11-08); population and ZIP codes from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Questions
What area code is Brownsville?
Brownsville uses area code 956.
When did area code 956 start?
Area code 956 dates from 1997.
What time zone is area code 956 in?
Brownsville is on Central Time (CT).
What other cities use area code 956?
Other cities in this network that share 956 include McAllen.
Sources: Area code 956 (Wikipedia) and Wikidata, checked 2026-11-08. Numbering plans change; the North American Numbering Plan Administrator is the official record.