Pennsylvania area codes: full list with cities and how to dial
Pennsylvania has roughly 13 million residents, and its phone numbers are organized into 15 area codes under the North American Numbering Plan. Pennsylvania is served by 15 active geographic area codes, anchored by 215 in the Philadelphia area. Every Pennsylvania numbering plan area is an overlay complex and ten-digit dialing is mandatory statewide. Every Pennsylvania number is dialed as +1, then the three-digit area code, then a seven-digit local number. With Phonecall you can call any Pennsylvania landline or mobile straight from your browser. There is no app to install, no SIM, and no subscription. You see the per-minute rate before you dial, billing is by the second, and your first call is free.
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15 active geographic area codes in service across Pennsylvania.
| Area code | Primary cities and region | Example number |
|---|---|---|
| 215 | Philadelphia and the surrounding southeast corner (overlay of 215/267/445) | +1 (215) 555-0100 |
| 267 | Philadelphia (overlay of 215) | +1 (267) 555-0100 |
| 445 | Philadelphia (overlay of 215/267) | +1 (445) 555-0100 |
| 610 | Lehigh Valley and southeastern Pennsylvania (overlay of 610/484/835) | +1 (610) 555-0100 |
| 484 | Southeastern Pennsylvania (overlay of 610) | +1 (484) 555-0100 |
| 835 | Southeastern Pennsylvania (overlay of 610/484) | +1 (835) 555-0100 |
| 412 | Pittsburgh, Allegheny County (overlay of 412/878) | +1 (412) 555-0100 |
| 724 | Western Pennsylvania surrounding Pittsburgh (overlay of 724/878) | +1 (724) 555-0100 |
| 878 | Pittsburgh and western Pennsylvania (overlay of 412/724) | +1 (878) 555-0100 |
| 717 | Harrisburg, Lancaster, York (south-central; overlay of 717/223) | +1 (717) 555-0100 |
| 223 | South-central Pennsylvania (overlay of 717) | +1 (223) 555-0100 |
| 570 | Scranton, Wilkes-Barre (northeast; overlay of 570/272) | +1 (570) 555-0100 |
| 272 | Northeastern Pennsylvania (overlay of 570) | +1 (272) 555-0100 |
| 814 | Erie, northwestern and central Pennsylvania (overlay of 814/582) | +1 (814) 555-0100 |
| 582 | Northwestern and central Pennsylvania (overlay of 814) | +1 (582) 555-0100 |
Example numbers use the reserved 555-0100 range and are for illustration only.
How to call Pennsylvania from abroad
Every Pennsylvania phone number is part of the +1 North American calling zone. To reach one from outside the United States, dial three parts in order:
- 1. Your exit code, then +1 — the US country code.
- 2. The three-digit area code — for example 215 for the Philadelphia area.
- 3. The seven-digit local number.
Example, full international format:
+1 (215) 555-0100
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Why Pennsylvania has multiple area codes
Every Pennsylvania numbering plan area is an overlay complex and ten-digit dialing is mandatory statewide.
When a region runs low on available numbers, the phone system adds capacity in one of two ways. A split divides the old region geographically and gives part of it a brand-new area code. An overlay keeps the existing code and layers a second one on top of the same area, which is why a single city can have several area codes and why ten-digit dialing becomes the norm. Either way, the number you dial always stays the same length: +1, the area code, then seven digits.
15
active area codes
~13 million
residents (approx.)
Philadelphia
largest city
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Pennsylvania area codes: frequently asked questions
What is the main area code for Philadelphia?
Philadelphia, the largest city in Pennsylvania, is primarily served by area code 215 (Philadelphia and the surrounding southeast corner (overlay of 215/267/445)). Pennsylvania has 15 area codes in total, listed in full above.
How do I dial a Pennsylvania number from another country?
Dial your international exit code, then +1 (the US country code), then the three-digit Pennsylvania area code, then the seven-digit local number. With Phonecall you just enter the number in international format and we connect the call from your browser, from $0.03/min.
How many area codes does Pennsylvania have?
Pennsylvania currently has 15 active geographic area codes in service. Every Pennsylvania numbering plan area is an overlay complex and ten-digit dialing is mandatory statewide.