816 Area Code
816 Area Code – Get Local Phone Number for Kansas, MO
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Where is area code 816?
The area code 816 is located in the Kansas City metropolitan area of Missouri state. It covers major cities like Kansas City, St.Joseph, Independence, Harrisonville, and some parts of west-central Missouri.
Some counties that use the 816 area code are Andrew, Bates, Cass, Dekalb, Jackson, Pettis, Ray, Harrison, Johnson, Sullivan, and many more.
This area code was assigned on January 1st, 1947, and was in service on the same day. 816 area code overlaps with the 975 area code.
The total population of area code 816 is more than 7 hundred thousand with Kansas City being the most populated city in the area code 816 with more than 5 hundred thousand population.
The additional area codes serving the Missouri state are 314, 417, 636, 660, 816, and 975. The area code 816 follows the Central Time Zone(CT).
| Country | USA |
| State | Missouri |
| Major City | Kansas |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Telephone Number Format | +1 (816) XXX-XXXX |
| Example of 816 phone number | +1-816-835-8543 |
| Zip Code | 64002-64999 |
How does the 816 business phone number work?
The North American Numbering Plan(NAPN) separates areas into designated codes called Numbering Plan Areas(NPAs). Callers must dial the 10-digit number including area code 816 when making a call to that specific region.
For example, to contact the HCA number 276-4000 you would dial 1 816 276-4000, where 1 is the country code of the USA, 816 is the area code that directs the call to the appropriate region, 276 is the exchange code within the designated area code 816 and 4000 is the subscriber number you are calling.
With each KrispCall plan, you can get a local phone number with the familiar area code 816. This number has extensive features like multiple numbers, number sharing, phone number porting, text messages (SMS), call forwarding, and many more.
KrispCall’s basic plan starts at just $15 per month per user, so no matter how big or small your business is, KrispCall is the right fit for you.
Who’s doing business in the area code 816?
A wide range of industries and services are served within the 816 area code. Major cities of this region like Kansas City, Independence, and St.Joseph are home to an array of businesses from small local enterprises to multinational corporations.
Kansas City Metropolitan area, the region’s important metropolitan hub had an unemployment rate of 7.1% between 2019 and 2020, posing challenges for companies looking for growth opportunities within this area.
Despite this, the region had a rise in business applications by 23% between 2019 and 2020. Moreover, the startups’ survival rate is 76% within the 816 area code and many new enterprises are finding success.
Some of the established businesses in this region include Children’s Mercy Hospital, Cerner Corporation, Saint Luke’s Health System, University of Missouri-Kansas City, and Commerce Bank.
The top industries of the area code 816 include:
How to get an 816 phone number?
Here is the step by step process to get area code 816 phone number
- Create a KrispCall account and log in to your dashboard.
- Go to Settings, click on My Numbers, and hit the + Add New Number.
- Select the United States of America (USA) in the Select Country field.
- Choose Kansas or click on the Advanced Filter, enter “816” in the Number box, select the first part of the Number in the Match to section, and click Search Numbers.
- Pick a phone number, click Buy Number, and confirm your purchase.
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Virtual number |
Includes 1 local virtual phone number per user | Includes 1 local virtual phone number per user | Includes 1 local virtual phone number per user |
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Additional US numbers |
-Local number ($4) -Toll-free number ($5) |
-Local number ($4) -Toll-free number ($5) |
-Local number ($4) -Toll-free number ($5) |
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Bundle Calling and SMS rate |
Pay per Minute Calling | Pay per Minute Calling | Pay per Minute Calling |
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Messaging (US) |
Pay per Segment | Pay per Segment | Pay per Segment |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Area code 816 covers Kansas City, Missouri, and nearby cities like Gladstone, Belton, Grandview, St. Joseph, Raytown, and Blue Springs.
People and businesses associated with or located within that specific region make a calls from the 816 area code.
The time zone of the 816 area code is the Central Time Zone, which is also known as America/Chicago.
The zip code of the area code ranges from 64002- 64999. Homeland NBC has the lowest zip code,i.e. 64002 and Kansas City has the highest zip code, i.e. 64999.
Area code 816 is not toll-free. It serves Kansas City and nearby areas in northwest Missouri.
Area code 816 is not in California. It is for Kansas City, Missouri, and nearby areas.
Yes, you can keep your current phone number if you move to the 816 area code, and the process is known as local number portability.
The new area code for Kansas City, Missouri, is 975. It overlays the 816 area code and covers the same area.
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