Pennsylvania area codes
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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 28 July 2026
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 | 452 | |
| 223 | Lancaster | — | 2017 | 717 | 102 |
| 267 | Philadelphia | — | 1997 | 215 | 829 |
| 272 | Scranton | — | 2013 | 570 | 103 |
| 412 | Pittsburgh | — | 1947 | 484 | |
| 445 | Philadelphia | — | 2021 | 215 | 98 |
| 484 | Allentown | — | 1999 | 610 | 678 |
| 570 | Scranton | — | 1998 | 658 | |
| 610 | Allentown | — | 1994 | 1,134 | |
| 717 | Harrisburg | — | 1947 | 575 | |
| 724 | New Castle | — | 1998 | 443 | |
| 814 | Erie | — | 1947 | 505 | |
| 878 | Pittsburgh | — | 2001 | 412 | 88 |
Pennsylvania area code map
Pennsylvania sits in the Eastern Time zone, with its 13 codes spread across the state.
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.
Allentown
Pittsburgh
Scranton
Erie
Harrisburg
Lancaster
New Castle
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.
Spam call reports in Pennsylvania
These Pennsylvania area codes drew the most reports to the FTC in the 30 days to 28 July 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 610 | Allentown | 1,134 |
| 267 | Philadelphia | 829 |
| 484 | Allentown | 678 |
| 570 | Scranton | 658 |
| 717 | Harrisburg | 575 |
| 814 | Erie | 505 |
| 412 | Pittsburgh | 484 |
| 215 | Philadelphia | 452 |
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 28 July 2026. Request a correction.
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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, anywhere an overlay operates. 6 of Pennsylvania’s codes are overlays, and ten-digit dialling is required for local calls in those areas.
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 28 July 2026, with 1,134 numbers reported.
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