409
Covers southeast Texas
In service since 1983
Split from area code 713
City facts
Galveston area code
Area code for southeast Texas: history, overlays and how to dial.
409
Galveston uses area code 409.
About area code 409
How to call a number in Galveston
Inside the US
1 (409) 555-0123Dial 1, the area code, then the seven-digit number.Local call
555-0123Many areas now require the area code for local calls too; if a seven-digit call fails, add it.From outside the US
+1 409 555 0123Use your country's exit code or +, then 1 for the US.Galveston is on Central Time (CT); check the time before calling from another zone.
Nearby area codes
| Area code | Used in | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 713 | Pearland | 36 mi |
| 281 | Pearland | 36 mi |
| 832 | Pearland | 36 mi |
| 346 | Pearland | 36 mi |
| 621 | Pearland | 36 mi |
Galveston quick facts
Galveston was incorporated in 1839. It is named for Bernardo de Gálvez.
Incorporated1839
CountyGalveston CountyTexas
Area code409Population53,348Census ACS estimateZIP codes477550, 77551, 77554…Elevation7 ft2 m
Time zoneCentral TimeCT
Dates, namesake and elevation from Wikipedia: Galveston, Texas and Wikidata (checked 2026-11-08); population and ZIP codes from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Questions
What area code is Galveston?
Galveston uses area code 409.
When did area code 409 start?
Area code 409 dates from 1983, when it was split from area code 713.
What time zone is area code 409 in?
Galveston is on Central Time (CT).
Sources: Area code 409 (Wikipedia) and Wikidata, checked 2026-11-08. Numbering plans change; the North American Numbering Plan Administrator is the official record.