The 830 area code covers south-central and western-central Texas, which includes most of the Hill Country and stretches west to the U.S.–Mexico border. It effectively “rings” the San Antonio metro area but doesn’t contain the city itself.
Localities frequently encompassed in part or whole are Comal, Guadalupe, Kerr, Kendall, Gillespie, Medina, Bandera, Uvalde, Val Verde,Maverick and many others. This includes area codes 210/726 (San Antonio), 512/737 (Austin and part of central Texas), 325 (west-central), 361 (Coastal Bend) and 956 (Lower Rio Grande Valley).
- Most popular cities and communities within area code 830
- Time zone, dialing basics and toll-free clarification
- History of 830: origin, splits and overlaysstatus
- 830 vs. 210/726: How it’s different from San Antonio
- For quick answers, hit up our 830 area code FAQs
- Where is the area code 830 located?
- Is 830 a free area code or scam?
- What time zone is 830 in?
- Is San Antonio part of the 830 area code?
- How can I get an 830 number?
- Which cities are normally in 830?
- How to manage calls from 830 if you don’t recognize the number
- Summary of the 830 area code
- Closest city with pop.
Most popular cities and communities within area code 830
The 830 covers a mix of Hill Country towns, fast‑growing suburbs and border communities. Cities in this area code: Some of the more popular cities are listed below:
- New Braunfels, Seguin and Canyon Lake
- Boerne, Kerrville, and Fredericksburg
- Bandera, Hondo, and Uvalde
- Del Rio, Eagle Pass and environs along the border
Since 830 encircles San Antonio, the residents and businesses in these cities/communities interact with the 210/726 sector on a daily basis.
Time zone, dialing basics and toll-free clarification
Numbers in central time (CST, UTC-6; CDT during daylight saving). And remember that clocks change with the season when scheduling your calls.
830 is not toll‑free. It is a common geographical area code. Call costs: The cost of following directions to Pymatuning is dependent on your plan and carrier, and some calls may be local while others could subject you to long distance charges or per minute charges. Regular U.S. dialing rules apply (they vary and the pertain to the location of where you are) and some carriers require 10‑digit dialing for all calls.
Businesses that have an 830 number, meanwhile, are able to reinforce local trust with Hill Country and border‑region customers; improve local search engine optimization (SEO) through Google Local Business or Bing Places for Business; and keep personal and business lines separate.
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History of 830: origin, splits and overlaysstatus
The 830 area code began on July 7, 1997 as a split from the 210 area code to provide numbering relief for the metropolitan area around San Antonio. 956 was established for the lower Rio Grande Valley around the same time. The 210 area concentrated toward San Antonio, and 830 encompassed the surrounding Hill Country and western‑central portions.
Unlike 210, which is served by overlay code 726, 830 has no current overlay. Which means that new numbers in the area are still getting 830.
830 vs. 210/726: How it’s different from San Antonio
San Antonio the city is 210 and 726—ladies and gentleman, not 830. The city is surrounded by the 830 area code, which serves the nearby suburbs and Hill Country towns. Some online sources erroneously list San Antonio as being part of 830; in fact, telephone numbers are on area code 210/726, and all numbers (from either code) have the same dialing pattern.
For quick answers, hit up our 830 area code FAQs
Where is the area code 830 located?
In south‑central and western‑central Texas, which includes the Hill Country and a portion of the border region. But it circles but does not include the city of San Antonio.
Is 830 a free area code or scam?
It’s not toll‑free; it is just a regular geographic code. Mystery calls can be spam — exercise normal caution and block/report as necessary.
What time zone is 830 in?
Central Time (CST, UTC‑6) in winter and CDT (UTC-5) during daylight saving time.
Is San Antonio part of the 830 area code?
San Antonio does not. They use 210 and 726. 830 serves the surrounding communities outside city limits.
How can I get an 830 number?
You can register with a reliable phone company or VoIP provider available online and search 830 area code numbers. Prices and features are subject to change; review what each service offers in plans, caller ID, spam filtering and portability.
Which cities are normally in 830?
New Braunfels, Seguin, Kerrville, Fredericksburg, Boerne, Del Rio Eagle Pass Uvalde Hondo Bandera Canyon Lake and other locales.
How to manage calls from 830 if you don’t recognize the number
- Let unfamiliar calls go to voicemail; listen to the message before returning it.
- Never provide personal and/or payment information to an unsolicited caller.
- Opt for carrier spam filtering and turn on call screening on your device.
- If it is important, a real business usually includes a legible callback number.
Summary of the 830 area code
The 830 area code includes the Texas Hill Country and a portion of the border region there, along with surrounding areas, but not San Antonio itself. Begun in 1997 as a successor to the split of area code 210, it is one of only a few area codes that does not cover an entire state and crosses two time zones. It incorporates cities such as New Braunfels, Seguin, Kerrville, Fredericksburg, Del Rio, Eagle Pass and Uvalde but does not have an overlay in effect at this time. Residents, callers and businesses benefit from understanding these basics in order to minimize any confusion and improve regional communication.
