Pennsylvania Area Codes: Complete Guide to All 15 PA Codes (2026)

📅 2026-03-07 ⏱️ 16 min read ✍️ BubblyPhone Team

All 15 Pennsylvania area codes — 215/267/445, 610/484/835, 717/223, 570/272, 412/878, 724, and 814/582. Coverage maps, overlay pairs, and tips.

Pennsylvania packs 15 active area codes into a state that has shaped American history since before the Revolution. From Philadelphia's three overlapping codes to the 814 region that was never split in nearly 80 years, the Keystone State's numbering system reflects a complex mix of dense urban centers, sprawling suburbs, and vast rural landscapes.

All 15 PA Area Codes

215 / 267 / 445 — Philadelphia (est. 1947, overlays 1999 & 2018)
610 / 484 / 835 — Eastern PA Suburbs & Lehigh Valley (split from 215 in 1994)
717 / 223 — South Central PA: Harrisburg, Lancaster, York (est. 1947)
570 / 272 — Northeastern PA: Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Poconos (split from 717 in 1998)
412 / 878 — Pittsburgh (est. 1947, overlay 2001)
724 / 878 — Western PA Suburbs (split from 412 in 1998)
814 / 582 — NW & Central PA: Erie, State College, Altoona (est. 1947, overlay 2021)

All 7 regions use mandatory 10-digit dialing. Area code 878 is unique — it overlays both 412 (Pittsburgh) and 724 (suburbs).

Philadelphia — 215 / 267 / 445

Area code 215 is one of the original 86 area codes from 1947 and once covered all of eastern Pennsylvania. The 267 overlay arrived in 1999, and 445 followed in 2018 — making Philadelphia a rare three-code city with roughly 23 million new phone numbers projected to last beyond 2050.

Pittsburgh — 412 / 878

Area code 412 is one of the original 86 codes, serving Pittsburgh and most of Allegheny County. Locals call Pittsburgh "the 412" as a cultural identity marker. At WWII's peak, Pittsburgh's mills produced more steel than all the Axis powers combined. The city reinvented itself around healthcare, technology, and education.

Is a PA Area Code a Scam?

All 15 Pennsylvania area codes are legitimate. However, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh numbers are sometimes spoofed. Use our Spam Number Checker to verify suspicious numbers.

How to Call PA Internationally

Dial exit code + 1 + PA area code + 7-digit number. On mobile: +1-215-XXX-XXXX. All of Pennsylvania is in the Eastern Time Zone. Use Best Time to Call for timing info. Look up any code with our Area Code Lookup. Check our rates.