Area Code 979

College Station, Texas · CST/CDT (UTC-6) · United States

Area Code
979
City
College Station, TX
Time Zone
CST/CDT
UTC Offset
UTC-6 / UTC-5 DST
DST
Observed
Introduced
2000

Where Is Area Code 979?

College Station, Bryan, Bay City — south-central Texas

Texas A&M University. Aggieland. 12th Man tradition.

Major Cities & Neighborhoods
College StationBryanBay CityEl Campo

Time Zone for Area Code 979

Standard Time
CST (UTC-6)
Daylight Time
CDT (UTC-5)
DST 2026 Start
March 8, 2026
DST 2026 End
November 1, 2026
Country
United States
IANA Zone
America/Chicago

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is area code 979?

Area code 979 is located in College Station, Texas (United States). It covers College Station, Bryan, Bay City — south-central Texas.

What time zone is area code 979 in?

Area code 979 (College Station, Texas) is in the CST/CDT time zone. Standard time is UTC-6 and UTC-5 during Daylight Saving Time.

Is area code 979 a scam?

Area code 979 is a legitimate NANPA-assigned code serving College Station, Texas. However, scammers can spoof any area code. If you receive an unexpected call from (979), verify the caller before sharing personal information.

What time is it in area code 979 right now?

Area code 979 follows CST/CDT (UTC-6). See the live clock at whattime.city/houston/ for the exact current time in College Station.

When was area code 979 introduced?

Area code 979 was introduced in 2000. Texas A&M University. Aggieland. 12th Man tradition.