Area code 325
Where 325 is, how it is dialed, which carriers hold its numbers and how many of its codes are in use, from NANPA's 10/01/2026 files.
- State
- TX
- In service
- 2003
- Assigned codes
- 408of 800 possible
- Carriers
- 47
About area code 325
NANPA lists 325 as an in-service geographic area code for Texas, first put into service on April 5, 2003. It is not part of an overlay, so every number in its territory starts with 325. It is in the Central time zone. The places with the most assigned exchanges include Abilene, San Angelo, Brownwood, Snyder, and Sweetwater.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| In service since | April 5, 2003 |
| Assigned by NANPA | March 13, 2002 |
| Overlay | No |
| Parent area code (NANPA) | 915 |
| Time zone | Central |
| Local calls within the code | seven digits |
| Assigned central office codes | 408 |
| Rate centers with codes | 101 |
| Carriers holding codes | 47 |
| Pooled codes | 292 |
| Codes assigned since 2020 | 87 |
| Relief planning in progress | No |
Source: NANPA NPA report and utilized central office code file, both dated 10/01/2026.
Cities and towns in area code 325
325 holds 2.5% of the 16,097 central office codes assigned in Texas, the 22nd most of the state's 29 codes. 55 Census places could be matched to rate centers with 325 exchanges; the most populous are Abilene (131,000), San Angelo (100,000), Brownwood (18,772), and Snyder (11,151). For a storefront or service area inside 325, the place pages show which prefixes are rated local there.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges | Carriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene, TX | 130,501 | 325 | 79 | 26 |
| San Angelo, TX | 100,159 | 325 | 63 | 26 |
| Brownwood, TX | 18,772 | 325 | 18 | 8 |
| Snyder, TX | 11,151 | 325 | 12 | 9 |
| Sweetwater, TX | 10,196 | 325 | 9 | 8 |
| Brady, TX | 4,956 | 325 | 4 | 3 |
| Comanche, TX | 4,401 | 325 | 4 | 4 |
| Clyde, TX | 4,051 | 325 | 5 | 3 |
| Coleman, TX | 4,042 | 325 | 3 | 3 |
| Colorado City, TX | 3,915 | 325 | 5 | 5 |
| Llano, TX | 3,602 | 325 | 5 | 4 |
| Ballinger, TX | 3,530 | 325 | 5 | 5 |
| Stamford, TX | 2,952 | 325 | 4 | 4 |
| San Saba, TX | 2,866 | 325 | 3 | 3 |
| Big Lake, TX | 2,762 | 325 | 3 | 3 |
Population: Census Vintage 2024 estimates for the matched place. Exchanges and carriers: NANPA utilized code file.
Ten-digit and seven-digit dialing in 325
According to NANPA's dialing-plan data, local calls within 325 are dialed as seven digits and toll calls as 1 plus ten digits. Seven-digit local dialing is still permitted here, but customers calling from other area codes, and every mobile contact list, use all ten digits.
Carriers with 325 numbers
47 carriers hold the 408 central office codes assigned in 325. Frontier Southwest INC d/b/a Frontier Comm of Texas has the most, with 61 (15%). 292 of the codes (72%) are pooled, meaning the code holder shares blocks of 1,000 numbers with other carriers instead of using all 10,000 itself. Numbers can move between carriers through porting, so a code's holder tells you where the block started, not where every number lives now.
| Carrier (NANPA operating company) | Exchanges | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Frontier Southwest INC d/b/a Frontier Comm of Texas | 61 | 15% |
| Southwestern Bell | 38 | 9.3% |
| New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC - Il | 35 | 8.6% |
| Onvoy, LLC - TX | 32 | 7.8% |
| Level 3 Communications, LLC - TX | 20 | 4.9% |
| Ip Horizon LLC | 20 | 4.9% |
| Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless - TX | 16 | 3.9% |
| Central Texas Tel. Coop., INC. | 16 | 3.9% |
| Taylor Tel. Coop., INC. | 14 | 3.4% |
| T-mobile USA, INC. | 14 | 3.4% |
| Valor Telecomm TX, Ld-tx #2 d/b/a Windstream Comm SW | 12 | 2.9% |
| Fractel, LLC | 11 | 2.7% |
Carrier names are the operating company (OCN) names on NANPA's utilized central office code file dated 10/01/2026. A carrier holding a code may port numbers to other carriers.
Rate centers and towns in 325
NANPA assigns each central office code to a rate center, the local calling area that decides whether a call is local or toll. 325 has codes in 101 rate centers. The table lists the rate centers with the most codes, with the matching Census place where the abbreviation could be matched.
| Rate center (NANPA) | Place | Codes |
|---|---|---|
| ABILENE | Abilene, TX | 79 |
| SAN ANGELO | San Angelo, TX | 63 |
| BROWNWOOD | Brownwood, TX | 18 |
| SNYDER | Snyder, TX | 12 |
| SWEETWATER | Sweetwater, TX | 9 |
| OZONA | not matched | 7 |
| SONORA | Sonora, TX | 6 |
| JUNCTION | Junction, TX | 6 |
| BALLINGER | Ballinger, TX | 5 |
| ALBANY | Albany, TX | 5 |
| LLANO | Llano, TX | 5 |
| CLYDE | Clyde, TX | 5 |
| MERKEL | Merkel, TX | 5 |
| BLACKWELL | Blackwell, TX | 5 |
| COLORADOCY | Colorado City, TX | 5 |
| MASON | Mason, TX | 4 |
| BRONTE | Bronte, TX | 4 |
| BRADY | Brady, TX | 4 |
| MORAN | Moran, TX | 4 |
| STAMFORD | Stamford, TX | 4 |
| PUTNAM | Putnam, TX | 4 |
| BAIRD | Baird, TX | 4 |
| COMANCHE | Comanche, TX | 4 |
| HAMLIN | Hamlin, TX | 4 |
| EDEN | Eden, TX | 4 |
Top 25 of 101 rate centers.
Number supply in 325
An area code has 800 possible central office codes that start with 2 through 9, a few of which are reserved (such as N11 service codes and 555). 408 are assigned in 325, 51% of 800. 87 were assigned in 2020 or later.
| Decade assigned | Exchanges | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 66 | 32% |
| 2010s | 54 | 26% |
| 2020s | 87 | 42% |
Assignment dates as recorded in NANPA's utilized code file; codes without a recorded date are excluded.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 325?
325 is a geographic area code in Texas. Places with the most assigned exchanges include Abilene, San Angelo, Brownwood, and Snyder.
What time zone is area code 325 in?
NANPA lists 325 in the Central time zone.
When did area code 325 go into service?
NANPA records an in-service date of April 5, 2003. The code was assigned on March 13, 2002.
Is 325 an overlay area code?
No. NANPA does not list 325 as part of an overlay.
Can my business get a 325 phone number?
Callata includes up to 3 local numbers on its $99/month plan (5 users included). Which 325 numbers are open depends on carrier inventory when you choose, and you can port an existing number for free.