Locations for Area Code - 806

Area code 806 serves the Texas Panhandle and South Plains, including cities like Lubbock, Amarillo, and Plainview. Introduced in 1957 from a split with 915, the region is known for wide-open spaces, agriculture, oil production, and a strong independent spirit. Texas Tech University in Lubbock plays a major educational and economic role in the area. Seven-digit dialing remains possible for local calls. Area code 806 reflects the rugged, resilient nature of West Texas, where tradition, frontier values, and community pride run deep.