Geographic Regions and Area Codes

Kansas City, Missouri, is a significant urban center located in the western part of Missouri. It forms part of the larger Kansas City metropolitan area, which spans both Missouri and Kansas. The city itself is the largest within this metropolitan area. Kansas City is served by two primary area codes: 816 and 975. The 816 area code covers Kansas City and several surrounding communities, while the 975 area code was introduced as an overlay to accommodate the growing demand for telephone numbers.

Key regions within the Kansas City metropolitan area include: