Pennsylvania area codes
- Area codes in
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- Pennsylvania
- Pennsylvania is served by 13 area codes, from 215 in 1947 to 445 in 2021. 6 of them are overlays, added as older codes filled up.
- Updated 8 October 2026
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All area codes in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is served by 13 area codes. 215 is the oldest, in service since 1947; 445 is the newest, activated in 2021.
| Primary city | Region | Overlay of | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 215 | Philadelphia | — | 1947 | — | 645 | |
| 223 | Lancaster | — | 2017 | 717 | 175 | |
| 267 | Philadelphia | — | 1997 | 215 | 572 | |
| 272 | Scranton | — | 2013 | 570 | 243 | |
| 412 | Pittsburgh | — | 1947 | — | 740 | |
| 445 | Philadelphia | — | 2021 | 215 | 104 | |
| 484 | Allentown | — | 1999 | 610 | 466 | |
| 570 | Scranton | — | 1998 | — | 812 | |
| 610 | Allentown | — | 1994 | — | 901 | |
| 717 | Harrisburg | — | 1947 | — | 785 | |
| 724 | New Castle | — | 1998 | — | 753 | |
| 814 | Erie | — | 1947 | — | 526 | |
| 878 | Pittsburgh | — | 2001 | 412 | 146 |
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Pennsylvania area codes by city
These are the Pennsylvania cities served by more than one area code, or whose code also covers a wider area.
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Overlay codes and dialling rules in Pennsylvania
6 of Pennsylvania’s 13 area codes are overlays — a second code laid over an existing footprint instead of splitting it. Wherever an overlay operates, local calls require the full ten-digit number.
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Spam call reports in Pennsylvania
These Pennsylvania area codes drew the most reports to the FTC in the 30 days to 8 October 2026. The figures describe numbers displaying each code, which caller ID spoofing can fake.
Most reported Pennsylvania area codes · last 30 days
| # | Code | Primary city | Reports (30 days) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 610 | Allentown | 901 |
| 2 | 570 | Scranton | 812 |
| 3 | 717 | Harrisburg | 785 |
| 4 | 724 | New Castle | 753 |
| 5 | 412 | Pittsburgh | 740 |
| 6 | 215 | Philadelphia | 645 |
| 7 | 267 | Philadelphia | 572 |
| 8 | 814 | Erie | 526 |
A number listed here may itself be a spoofing victim rather than the caller. These are unverified consumer reports.
Source: FTC Do Not Call Reported Calls Data, unverified consumer reports, retrieved 8 October 2026. Request a correction. Month-over-month figures appear once two complete 30-day windows exist.
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Questions
How many area codes does Pennsylvania have?
Pennsylvania has 13 area codes: 215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 610, 717, 724, 814, 878.
What is the main area code for Philadelphia?
The main area code for Philadelphia is 215.
Which Pennsylvania area code is oldest?
Area code 215 is the oldest in Pennsylvania, in service since 1947.
Do I need to dial ten digits in Pennsylvania?
Yes, wherever an overlay operates. 6 of Pennsylvania’s area codes are overlays, and local calls within an overlay area require the full ten-digit number.
Which Pennsylvania area code gets the most spam calls?
Area code 610 (Allentown) drew the most reports of any Pennsylvania code in the 30 days to 8 October 2026, with 901 numbers reported.
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