Pennsylvania Area Codes
| State: | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| Area Codes: | 14 |
| Timezone: | Eastern (EDT) |
| Current Time: | 3:49 AM |
About Pennsylvania Area Codes
Pennsylvania (PA) uses 14 telephone area codes to serve its residents and businesses. With an estimated population of 15,443,773, Pennsylvania is one of the most heavily coded states in the North American Numbering Plan (NANP). The state is primarily in the Eastern Time Zone (EDT). The current local time in Pennsylvania is 3:49 AM.
The largest cities in Pennsylvania include Philadelphia (pop. 5,649,300), Pittsburgh (pop. 1,703,266), Allentown (pop. 683,794), Harrisburg (pop. 442,289) and Lancaster (pop. 401,524) . Pennsylvania has 67 counties spread across its territory. Each area code in PA covers a geographic region of the state, with some areas using overlay codes that share the same geographic territory as an existing area code.
When calling a Pennsylvania phone number from outside the area code, you must dial the full 10-digit number: the 3-digit area code followed by the 7-digit local number. Many parts of Pennsylvania now require 10-digit dialing even for local calls due to overlay area codes and the nationwide 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline implementation.
All Pennsylvania Area Codes
The table below lists every active area code in Pennsylvania, along with the major city served and other cities covered by each code.
| Area Code | Major City | Other Cities |
|---|---|---|
| 215 | Philadelphia | Allentown, Norristown, King of Prussia, Lansdale, Willow Grove, Northampton, Harleysville, Quakertown and more |
| 223 | Harrisburg | York, Chambersburg, Carlisle, Ephrata, Lititz, Milwaukee, Hagerstown |
| 267 | Philadelphia | Allentown, Norristown, King of Prussia, Lansdale, Northampton, Plymouth Meeting, Ambler, Eagleville and more |
| 272 | Scranton | Altoona, Bloomsburg, Wilkes-Barre, Ashland, Stroudsburg, Tunkhannock, Watsontown, Sugar Notch and more |
| 412 | Pittsburgh | Butler, Bethel Park, Monroeville, West Mifflin, McKeesport, Wilkinsburg, Glenshaw, Bellevue and more |
| 445 | Philadelphia | Norristown, King of Prussia, Plymouth Meeting, Fort Washington, Eagleville |
| 484 | Philadelphia | Allentown, Harrisburg, Scranton, Reading, Pottstown, Bethlehem, Norristown, Easton and more |
| 570 | Harrisburg | Scranton, Hazleton, Williamsport, Bloomsburg, Wilkes-Barre, Pottsville, Milton, Shamokin and more |
| 582 | Harrisburg | Erie, State College, Altoona, Johnstown, Bedford, Du Bois, Breezewood, Saint Marys |
| 610 | Philadelphia | Allentown, Harrisburg, Scranton, Reading, Pottstown, Bethlehem, Norristown, Chester and more |
| 717 | Philadelphia | Harrisburg, Lancaster, York, Lebanon, Hanover, Chambersburg, Waynesboro, Lewistown and more |
| 724 | Pittsburgh | Altoona, Monessen, Uniontown, New Castle, Butler, Indiana, Greensburg, Washington and more |
| 814 | Pittsburgh | Harrisburg, Scranton, Erie, State College, Altoona, Johnstown, Bloomsburg, Norristown and more |
| 878 | Pittsburgh | Butler, Washington, Crafton, Gibsonia, Freeport, Elderton, Enon Valley, Sheakleyville and more |
Largest Cities in Pennsylvania
These are the largest cities in Pennsylvania by population, along with their primary area codes and counties.
| City | Population | County |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 5,649,300 | Philadelphia County |
| Pittsburgh | 1,703,266 | Allegheny County |
| Allentown | 683,794 | Lehigh County |
| Harrisburg | 442,289 | Dauphin County |
| Lancaster | 401,524 | Lancaster County |
| Scranton | 384,250 | Lackawanna County |
| Reading | 267,155 | Berks County |
| York | 233,184 | York County |
| Erie | 184,484 | Erie County |
| Pottstown | 108,758 | Montgomery County |
Frequently Asked Questions
Pennsylvania is primarily in the Eastern Time Zone (EDT).
The current local time is 3:49 AM.
The area code covering the most cities in Pennsylvania is 570, which serves Harrisburg and 196+ other communities.
Yes, most areas in Pennsylvania now require 10-digit dialing (area code + 7-digit number) for all local calls. This requirement was implemented across the United States starting in October 2021 to support the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Even if you are calling within the same area code, you need to dial all 10 digits.
To call a Pennsylvania number from within the United States, dial the area code followed by the 7-digit phone number (e.g., 215-XXX-XXXX). From outside the US, dial your country's exit code, then 1 (the US country code), then the full 10-digit number.
Pennsylvania has 67 counties.
The state's total estimated population is 15,443,773, spread across these counties and served by 14 area codes.
Philadelphia is served by area code
215.
Pennsylvania has 14 area codes in total — see the complete list above.
Pennsylvania at a Glance
- Abbreviation PA
- Area Codes 14
- Population 15,443,773
- Counties 67
- Cities 1,649
- Time Zone Eastern
- Current Time 3:49 AM
