| State | Texas |
|---|---|
| Timezone | Central Time (CT) |
| Is Area Code 432 Toll Free? | No |
| Major Cities | Midland, Odessa, Alpine, Andrews, Big Bend N.P., Big Spring, Crane, Fort Stockton, Kermit, Monahans,Pecos, Presidio, Seminole, Stanton, Van Horn |
There are over 400 area codes in the world so it's normal if we don't recognize all of them. It felt odd if we receive calls from unrecognize numbers. You are clueless where is the call coming from or where could it be originating? One of the area codes in the North American Numbering Plan is area code 432. We discussed some of the commonly asked questions about area code below.
What is area code 432 and where is it coming from?
The area code 432 was created in 2003 for the entire state of western Texas including some of its major cities Midland and Odessa. This area code was created in 2003 from a split of 915 area code excluding the metropolitan area of El Paso. It is located in the Central timezone also known as America/Chicago.
Some of the major cities in the U.S. state of Texas that is covered by area code 432 include Midland, Odessa, Crane, Del Rio, Big Spring, Big Bend N.P., Andrews, Pecos, Fort Stockton, Monahans, Seminole, Alpine, Kermit, Stanton, Presidio, Van Horn and many other large & small communities throughout the state of western Texas.
Is area code 432 a scam?
Area code 432 is a telephone area code registered in the North American Numbering Plan for the state of western Texas. Even if the area code is duly registered, there is still a great chance that area code 432 might be used by scammers. Scammers are very smart nowadays. They used robodialer so they can't be tracked easily.
It is important to know how to identify telephone scammers so you won't become one of their victims. Scammers will attempt to extract information from you about your personal information. Do not give in to their tricks. End the call immediately as they could probably be scammers. Staying long talking to them might slam a hefty bucks on your account.
How do I block calls originating from area code 432?
To avoid disturbing calls from unrecognized numbers, here's an easy for you that you can follow:
iPhone
- If you are an iPhone user, open your recent call logs and tap the "i". Scroll down until you see "block this caller" and tap it.
Android
- For android users, the process is quite similar to the iPhone users. Visit your phone's recent call logs, click the "details" and tap on "block number".
Is area code 432 toll free?
Area codes that are toll free include 800, 888, 877, 866, 855, 844 and 833 only and area code 432 is not one of the toll free series. Any calls or text messages placed with area code 432 applies certain amount of charge. Rates depend on duration and location of the call where it is performed. Long distance or international calls are more pricey than local or domestic calls. You can ask your telecommunications company that provides you with this service.
In conclusion
Always remember do not trust calls from unrecognized numbers. Consider thinking twice before answering them. Keep in mind that if the call is from someone you knew, they will leave you a voice message or an sms if you missed answering them.
