726 Area CodeSan Antonio, TX
Area code 726 covers San Antonio and nearby communities in Texas, in the Central Time (CT) zone, home to about 2,036,587 people across 33 cities. It was added in 2017 as an overlay of 210, so the same region uses both codes and every local call needs all ten digits.
Overview
- Major City
- San Antonio
- State
- Texas (TX)
- Timezone
- Central Time (CT)
- Current Time
- –:––
- Overlay
- Yes – shares area with 210
Where is area code 726?
Area code 726 serves part of San Antonio, TX and the surrounding areas. It has a single overlay (210) that serves the same area.
Overview of the 726 Area Code
What is the 726 area code?
The 726 area code serves San Antonio, Texas, alongside other established area codes. When you see a 726 number, it indicates a local number within this geographic area.
Why was area code 726 created?
Area code 726 went into service on October 23, 2017, as an overlay of 210. An overlay adds a second code to the same territory instead of splitting it: existing 210 numbers kept their digits, new lines began receiving 726 numbers, and local calls in the region require all ten digits.
Geographic Coverage of the 726 Area Code
The 726 area code serves San Antonio and surrounding areas in Texas. It operates within the Central Time (CT) time zone. It complements the coverage of area code 210. This area code covers several key cities, including:
- San Antonio
- Schertz
- Cibolo
- Converse
- Universal City
- Live Oak
Got a call from a 726 number? It came from San Antonio, TX. Since 726 overlays with 210, every local call in the region needs all ten digits to land on the right line. Of the listed cities' population, San Antonio accounts for about 84.8%; the rest is split across 32 smaller cities.
San Antonio Area Codes Overview
San Antonio is served by multiple area codes, reflecting its telecommunications needs. The 726 area code operates alongside 210. Here are the area codes serving this region:
The introduction of the 726 area code helped prevent number exhaustion, ensuring a continuous supply of phone numbers across the geographic area.
What cities does area code 726 cover?
| City | State | Population | Population in 726 | % of listed-city population | % of City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | TX | 1,526,656 | 1,526,656 | 84.8% | 100.0% |
| Schertz | TX | 44,428 | 41,532 | 2.5% | 93.5% |
| Cibolo | TX | 37,816 | 37,816 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
| Converse | TX | 31,400 | 31,400 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
| Universal City | TX | 20,267 | 20,267 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| Live Oak | TX | 16,218 | 16,218 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| Selma | TX | 11,900 | 11,900 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| Fair Oaks Ranch | TX | 11,744 | 11,744 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| Leon Valley | TX | 11,424 | 11,424 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| Helotes | TX | 10,223 | 10,223 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| Lackland AFB | TX | 9,918 | 9,918 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| Kirby | TX | 8,104 | 8,104 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| Alamo Heights | TX | 7,557 | 7,557 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| Windcrest | TX | 5,782 | 5,782 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| Terrell Hills | TX | 5,142 | 5,142 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| Scenic Oaks | TX | 4,957 | 4,957 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| Garden Ridge | TX | 4,378 | 0 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Castle Hills | TX | 3,931 | 3,931 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| Shavano Park | TX | 3,807 | 3,807 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| Hollywood Park | TX | 3,128 | 3,128 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| Cross Mountain | TX | 3,124 | 3,124 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| Balcones Heights | TX | 2,707 | 2,707 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Elmendorf | TX | 2,683 | 2,683 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| St. Hedwig | TX | 2,377 | 2,377 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Olmos Park | TX | 2,155 | 2,155 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Somerset | TX | 1,843 | 0 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Randolph AFB | TX | 1,241 | 1,241 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Von Ormy | TX | 1,215 | 1,215 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| China Grove | TX | 1,138 | 1,138 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Hill Country Village | TX | 949 | 949 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Leming | TX | 946 | 0 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Macdona | TX | 559 | 559 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Grey Forest | TX | 517 | 517 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
City population is shown in full. The share of each city inside 726 is measured from Census tract centroids, not estimated from a rate-center match – so a city split between two codes appears on both, at the fraction each one actually holds. The “% of listed-city population” column uses the full populations of the cities listed here.
What counties does area code 726 cover?
2,036,587 residents across 4 counties, counted inside the 726 boundary — a county split between codes contributes only its part.
Sources: City populations – U.S. Census Bureau PEP, Vintage 2024 (SUB-IP-EST2024-POP). State populations – the same program, Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025-ALLDATA). Area-code footprint and county populations – 2020 Census Centers of Population, mapped against NANP area code boundaries. The share of each city inside a code is measured the same way, against Census place boundaries from the Census Bureau's TIGERweb service. Area code assignments – NANPA CO Code data. See our data methodology.
Has area code 726 been reported for unwanted calls?
Yes – 251 unwanted-call complaints were reported to the FTC for numbers showing a 726 area code (May 29 – Aug 14, 2026).
- 54% robocalls
- ↑ 18% vs prior period
Most-reported subjects
- Other43%109
- Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends15%38
- Dropped call or no message13%32
Caller ID is easily spoofed, so these figures reflect the number shown on caller ID, not the caller's true location – an area code alone never identifies a caller. The FTC does not verify the facts in these complaints. Source: FTC Do Not Call (DNC) Reported Calls Data, retrieved 2026-08-17.
Which prefixes and exchanges belong to area code 726?
7% assigned to a telco
- 81% Landline
- 19% Wireless
- 0% Unknown
of 67 | ||
| Prefix | Usage | Carrier |
|---|---|---|
| (726)200- | Landline | Fractel |
| (726)201- | Landline | Teleport Communications America |
| (726)202- | Landline | Bandwidth.Com Clec |
| (726)203- | Wireless | Verizon Wireless |
| (726)204- | Landline | Callworks |
| (726)205- | Wireless | T-Mobile Usa |
| (726)206- | Wireless | T-Mobile Usa |
| (726)207- | Landline | Level 3 Communications |
| (726)208- | Landline | Bandwidth.Com Clec |
| (726)209- | Wireless | T-Mobile Usa |
| (726)212- | Landline | Time Warner Cbl |
| (726)213- | Landline | Onvoy |
| (726)214- | Wireless | T-Mobile Usa |
| (726)215- | Landline | Wavenation |
| (726)216- | Landline | Onvoy |
| (726)217- | Wireless | Dish Wireless |
| (726)218- | Wireless | T-Mobile Usa |
| (726)219- | Wireless | T-Mobile Usa |
| (726)220- | Wireless | T-Mobile Usa |
| (726)221- | Wireless | T-Mobile Usa |
| (726)222- | Landline | Fractel |
| (726)223- | Landline | Onvoy |
| (726)224- | Landline | Level 3 Communications |
| (726)225- | Landline | Tpx Communications |
| (726)226- | Landline | Caprock Telecommunications |
| (726)227- | Landline | Onvoy |
| (726)228- | Wireless | Verizon Wireless |
| (726)229- | Landline | Voip Innovations |
| (726)230- | Wireless | T-Mobile Usa |
| (726)231- | Landline | Nuso |
| (726)232- | Landline | Onvoy |
| (726)233- | Landline | Bandwidth.Com Clec |
| (726)234- | Wireless | Verizon Wireless |
| (726)235- | Landline | Time Warner Cbl |
| (726)236- | Landline | Time Warner Cbl |
| (726)237- | Landline | Comcast Ip Phone |
| (726)238- | Landline | Leap Telecom |
| (726)239- | Landline | Five9 |
| (726)245- | Landline | Worldcall Interconnect |
| (726)256- | Landline | Onvoy |
| (726)262- | Landline | Skyetel |
| (726)266- | Landline | Onvoy |
| (726)268- | Landline | Ton80 Communications |
| (726)300- | Landline | Fractel |
| (726)333- | Landline | Usfon |
| (726)336- | Landline | Fractel |
| (726)348- | Landline | Fractel |
| (726)400- | Landline | Fractel |
| (726)437- | Landline | Fractel |
| (726)444- | Landline | Caprock Telecommunications |
| (726)465- | Landline | Fractel |
| (726)500- | Landline | Fractel |
| (726)567- | Landline | Ton80 Communications |
| (726)582- | Landline | Ton80 Communications |
| (726)600- | Landline | Fractel |
| (726)610- | Landline | Radiantiq |
| (726)666- | Landline | Worldcall Interconnect |
| (726)726- | Landline | Worldcall Interconnect |
| (726)727- | Landline | Onvoy Spectrum |
| (726)777- | Landline | Worldcall Interconnect |
| (726)800- | Landline | Fractel |
| (726)822- | Landline | Ton80 Communications |
| (726)842- | Landline | Ton80 Communications |
| (726)888- | Landline | Usfon |
| (726)895- | Landline | Twilio International |
| (726)900- | Landline | Terra Nova Telecom |
| (726)999- | Landline | Usfon |
| No prefixes match “”. | ||
Frequently Asked Questions about the 726 Area Code
Who called me from a 726 number?
A 726 number is assigned to San Antonio, Texas, so a call may come from there. But caller ID is easy to fake, and scammers often spoof a local 726 code to look nearby, so a 726 number doesn't prove the caller is local. Recently, 251 unwanted-call complaints were reported to the FTC for numbers showing the 726 code (54% flagged as robocalls). If you don't recognize the number, let it go to voicemail; a real caller will leave a message.
Is 726 a scam area code?
No area code is a scam on its own. 726 is a normal, officially assigned code for San Antonio, Texas. Spam callers spoof local codes to raise the odds you answer, so 726 on your caller ID says nothing about who is really calling. Recently, 251 unwanted-call complaints were reported to the FTC for numbers showing the 726 code (54% flagged as robocalls). Judge the call itself, not the area code.
Why do I keep getting calls from the 726 area code?
Repeated calls from different 726 numbers are usually spoofing: a robocaller rotates through 726 numbers so each call looks local and slips past simple blocks. Recently, 251 unwanted-call complaints were reported to the FTC for numbers showing the 726 code (54% flagged as robocalls). Blocking one number rarely helps; voicemail screening, your carrier spam filter, and the Do Not Call Registry work better.
Should I answer an unknown 726 number?
If you aren't expecting a 726 call, let it ring to voicemail. Legitimate callers leave a message, most robocallers hang up when no one picks up, and answering can mark your number as active and bring more calls.
How do I block calls from the 726 area code?
Block a single 726 number from your recent-calls list (iPhone: tap the number, then Block this Caller; Android: tap the number, then Block or report spam). To cut the volume, turn on Silence Unknown Callers on iPhone or spam protection on Android, enable spam filtering from your carrier, and register at DoNotCall.gov. Blocking the entire 726 code also stops legitimate local calls, so use it only as a last resort.
Where is area code 726?
Area code 726 covers San Antonio and the surrounding area in Texas, spanning 33 cities with about 2,036,587 residents. It shares its area with overlay code 210.
When did area code 726 go into service?
Area code 726 went into service on October 23, 2017. It was added as an overlay of 210, so 726 numbers serve the same area that 210 already covered.
Is 726 a real area code?
Yes. 726 is an active code in the North American Numbering Plan, assigned by NANPA and in service for San Antonio, Texas. A real code can still show up on spoofed spam calls, so treat unknown 726 calls with normal caution.
What timezone is the 726 area code in?
The 726 area code is in the Central Time (CT). Because a number can be kept when someone moves or switches to VoIP, a specific 726 caller may not be in that zone.
How do I call a 726 number from abroad?
From outside the US, dial your country's exit code, then 1 (the US country code), then 726 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile phone you can usually just enter +1 726 followed by the number and let the phone add the exit code for you.