It was declared by PSC (Public Service Commission) of Missouri State of United States declared in 2000 that a new area code 975 will be added as an overlay to the existing area code 816. Somehow the idea was delayed and the code 975 is still not in service.
There are total six area codes in Missouri State for providing telephone service to eh residents of the State.
- Area Code 314 (Created in 1947)
- Area Code 417 (Created in 1950)
- Area Code 573 (Created in 1996)
- Area Code 636 (Created in 1996)
- Area Code 660 (Created in 1997)
- Area Code 816 (Created in 1947)
- Area Codes which have not been implemented yet, though they were once announced by PSC are:
- Area Code 557 (suggested to add as an overlay to area code 314)
- Area Code 975 (overlay to area code 816, postponed)
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Minnesota
- Nebraska
- North Dakota
- South Dakota
If area code 975 gets implemented sooner or later - the time zone for the code will be Central Time Zone just like all other area codes serving the State of Missouri.