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512 area code

The 512 area code serves parts of Central Texas in the United States, including Austin and nearby communities.

The +1 country code is shared by the United States, Canada and other destinations.

Dial +1 512, then the seven-digit local number.

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Where is the 512 area code?

The 512 area code is used in parts of Central Texas, including Austin and Round Rock.

Its coverage does not follow exact city boundaries.

512 coverage area

Approximate coverage
512 area-code coverage in United States, highlighted in orange. Boundaries are simplified.AustinRound RockSan MarcosBryanKilleen
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Map details and sources

Orange shows the approximate area served by 512. Boundaries are simplified for this map, using a historical telephone-area dataset with reviewed updates for shared and combined areas. It is a coverage guide, not an exact exchange-boundary survey. An area code does not show a caller’s current location.

Telephone boundaries: HSIP / UCLA dataset (public domain). Map geography: Natural Earth (public domain). Nearby city coordinates: Wikidata (CC0).

Coverage references: Numbering authority.

Got a call from 512?

512 is a geographic area code, but it does not identify who is calling or prove where they are. People can keep numbers after moving or use internet calling.

Caller ID can be faked. If a caller claims to be a company you know, check independently using a number from its official website.

How to dial 512 from abroad

From abroad

+1 512 XXX XXXX

Within the US

(512) XXX-XXXX

Replace each X with a digit from the number you want to call.

Dial +1, then 512, then the seven-digit local number. If the number already starts with +1, do not add another 1.

In Talkala, enter the full number starting with +. If your phone service does not accept +, use its international access prefix instead. This varies by country and carrier.

Common questions

Questions about 512

Is 512 only for Austin city?

No. 512 serves Austin and nearby central Texas communities, including Round Rock. It does not follow the city limits.

Is 737 a different part of Austin?

No. 737 serves the same area as 512. It adds more available phone numbers without dividing the region.

Is 512 a country code?

512 is an area code used in the US. The country calling code is +1.

The +1 calling code is shared by the United States, Canada and other countries and territories. Keep the recipient's area code when dialing.

Can I call numbers with area code 512 from my browser?

Yes. Enter the full number in Talkala, check the rate, then sign in to call.

The person answering uses their usual phone and does not need Talkala. Even if the format is correct, the number may no longer be in use or reachable.

Sources and limits

Numbering details checked Oct 15, 2026. Coverage is a general guide and may not list every place served.

Prices come from Talkala's published rates, updated May 12, 2026, using the default United States caller ID. The exact rate depends on your selected caller ID and full number.