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State: Missouri (MO)
Area Codes: 6
Timezone: Central (CDT)
Current Time: 8:44 PM

About Missouri Area Codes

Missouri (MO) uses 6 telephone area codes to serve its residents and businesses. With an estimated population of 7,474,758, Missouri is one of the moderately coded states in the North American Numbering Plan (NANP). The state is primarily in the Central Time Zone (CDT). The current local time in Missouri is 8:44 PM.

The largest cities in Missouri include St. Louis (pop. 2,024,074), Kansas City (pop. 1,636,715), Springfield (pop. 288,090), Columbia (pop. 141,645) and Independence (pop. 116,672) . Missouri has 115 counties spread across its territory. Each area code in MO covers a geographic region of the state, with some areas using overlay codes that share the same geographic territory as an existing area code.

When calling a Missouri phone number from outside the area code, you must dial the full 10-digit number: the 3-digit area code followed by the 7-digit local number. Many parts of Missouri now require 10-digit dialing even for local calls due to overlay area codes and the nationwide 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline implementation.

All Missouri Area Codes

The table below lists every active area code in Missouri, along with the major city served and other cities covered by each code.

Area Code Major City Other Cities
314 Cape Girardeau Kirkwood, Maryland Heights, Hazelwood, Ferguson, Creve Coeur, Manchester, Bridgeton, Olivette and more
417 Kansas City Springfield, Joplin, Branson, Nixa, Rolla, Ozark, Republic, Carthage and more
573 Columbia Jefferson City, Cape Girardeau, Farmington, Wentzville, Hazelwood, Rolla, Poplar Bluff, Manchester and more
636 Chesterfield Wentzville, Maryland Heights, Hazelwood, Arnold, Manchester, Troy, Overland, Washington and more
660 Kansas City Independence, Farmington, Sedalia, Warrensburg, Kirksville, Moberly, Marshall, Maryville and more
816 Kansas City Independence, Blue Springs, Liberty, Raytown, Belton, Warrensburg, Excelsior Springs, Kearney and more

Largest Cities in Missouri

These are the largest cities in Missouri by population, along with their primary area codes and counties.

City Population County
St. Louis 2,024,074 St. Louis City
Kansas City 1,636,715 Jackson County
Springfield 288,090 Greene County
Columbia 141,645 Boone County
Independence 116,672 Jackson County
Lee's Summit 99,357 Jackson County
O'Fallon 88,673 St. Charles County
Joplin 84,048 Jasper County
St. Joseph 79,161 Buchanan County
St. Charles 71,028 St. Charles County

Frequently Asked Questions

Missouri has 6 active area codes. These include 314 (Cape Girardeau), 417 (Kansas City), 573 (Columbia), 636 (Chesterfield) and 660 (Kansas City) , among others.

Missouri is primarily in the Central Time Zone (CDT). The current local time is 8:44 PM.

The area code covering the most cities in Missouri is 573, which serves Columbia and 210+ other communities.

Yes, most areas in Missouri now require 10-digit dialing (area code + 7-digit number) for all local calls. This requirement was implemented across the United States starting in October 2021 to support the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Even if you are calling within the same area code, you need to dial all 10 digits.

To call a Missouri number from within the United States, dial the area code followed by the 7-digit phone number (e.g., 314-XXX-XXXX). From outside the US, dial your country's exit code, then 1 (the US country code), then the full 10-digit number.

Missouri has 115 counties. The state's total estimated population is 7,474,758, spread across these counties and served by 6 area codes.

St. Louis is served by area code 314. Missouri has 6 area codes in total — see the complete list above.
Missouri at a Glance
  • Abbreviation MO
  • Area Codes 6
  • Population 7,474,758
  • Counties 115
  • Cities 1,020
  • Time Zone Central
  • Current Time 8:44 PM
Quick Reference
  • 314 Cape Girardeau
  • 417 Kansas City
  • 573 Columbia
  • 636 Chesterfield
  • 660 Kansas City
  • 816 Kansas City