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Houston’s new 621 area code — the fifth area code to service the greater Houston area — is set to launch beginning January 2025.

The original Houston area code, 713, was first introduced to Houston in 1947. This will be the first new area code introduced since 346 in 2013.

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Houston to receive its fifth area code by 2025

The new area code number is expected to accommodate new phone numbers for nine years, according to the commission.

The new area code number is expected to accommodate new phone numbers for nine years, according to the commission.

Houston Public Media