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Area code 512: Austin, Texas

512 covers Austin, Georgetown, San Marcos and more, on Central time. Paste a 512 number to see whether it is valid, mobile or landline, and whether it has been reported.

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The facts

Area code 512 at a glance

Location
Texas, United States
Time zone
Central (UTC−6, UTC−5 in summer)
Exchanges (NXX) with data
790
Dialled from abroad
+1 512 XXX XXXX
FTC complaints about 512 numbers
1,457 since Aug 25, 2026

Cities and towns on 512

By number of exchanges assigned to each rate centre — where most 512 numbers were issued.

Carriers holding 512 numbers

The carrier each block of numbers was assigned to. A number that has been ported keeps its digits and changes network, so this is where a 512 number started, not necessarily where it is today.

Spam and robocall reports

Between Aug 25, 2026 and Oct 15, 2026, consumers filed 1,457 complaints with the FTC about 1,326 different 512 numbers; 56% were recorded messages. A caller ID can be spoofed, so a complaint against a number is evidence about calls showing that number, not proof about its owner. How 512 compares with other area codes →

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Questions

Area code 512, answered

Where is area code 512?

512 is in Texas, United States. Its busiest exchanges are in Austin, Georgetown, San Marcos, Bastrop.

What time zone is area code 512?

Central (UTC−6, UTC−5 in summer).

How do I call a 512 number from abroad?

Dial your exit code, then 1, then 512 and the seven-digit number: +1 512 XXX XXXX. Stored for a dialer or CRM, that is +1512XXXXXXX in E.164.

Is a call from area code 512 spam?

The area code says nothing on its own — spammers spoof local codes so the call looks familiar. In the FTC's complaint files since Aug 25, 2026, 1,326 different 512 numbers were reported. Check the exact number with the free lookup above.

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