Locations for Area Code - 785

Area code 785 serves northern and western Kansas, including cities like Topeka, Manhattan, Salina, and Hays. Established in 1997 from a split with 913, the area is largely rural with significant agricultural activity and university communities. Topeka, the state capital, and Manhattan, home to Kansas State University, are central to the region’s political and educational influence. Seven-digit dialing is still allowed for local calls. Area code 785 reflects Kansas’s prairie heritage and small-city life while supporting key governmental and academic centers.