What is an area code?

An area code is the three-digit prefix at the start of a North American phone number that identifies a specific geographic region — a city, metro area, or part of a state. In the number (212) 555-0100, the 212 is the area code for Manhattan in New York City.

How do I find the area code for a city?

Use the area code directory on this page: type a city, state, or three-digit code and the matching regions appear instantly. You can also browse the popular US area codes and the lookup-by-region sections below.

What is the difference between an area code and a country code?

A country code routes a call to a nation (for example +1 for the United States), while an area code routes it to a region within that nation. You dial the country code first when calling from abroad, then the area code, then the local number.

Can two cities share the same area code?

Yes. A single area code can cover several nearby cities or an entire metro region. As demand for numbers grows, regions are often split or given an additional overlay area code that serves the same geography.

What are toll-free area codes?

Toll-free numbers use special prefixes — 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877, and 888 — instead of a geographic area code. The business that owns the number pays for incoming calls, so they are free for the caller. They are popular for customer support and sales lines.

What state is area code 412 in?

Area code 412 is located in Pennsylvania (PA), in the Northeast region of the United States. The capital of Pennsylvania is Harrisburg.

What time zone is area code 412 in?

Area code 412 operates in the Eastern Time (ET). If you are calling from a different time zone, make sure to account for the time difference before reaching out during business hours.

How can I get a 412 area code phone number for my business?

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Area Code 412

Pittsburgh, PA — Pennsylvania

Area code 412 serves Pittsburgh and Pennsylvania. Get a local 412 number to build instant presence in this market.

Assigned in 1947 as an original area code, 412 has identified Pittsburgh through its steel era and tech revival. It is the prestige code of western Pennsylvania.

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+1 (412) XXX-XXXX

Pittsburgh, PA

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Pennsylvania (PA)

Capital: Harrisburg

Time Zone

Eastern Time (ET)

Region

Northeast

US Census region

Code Type

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Original area code

Cities covered

Where does area code 412 cover?

Area code 412 serves communities across Pennsylvania. Cities below represent the primary coverage area per the NANP.

Pittsburgh
Allegheny County
McKeesport
Bethel Park

About Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania phone number landscape

Pennsylvania's 12 area codes span Philadelphia's biotech and education economy, Pittsburgh's steel-to-tech transformation, and Central PA's agriculture, manufacturing, and defense sectors.

Number format

+1(412)XXX-XXXX

When dialing from outside the US, prefix with +1. Within the US, dial all 10 digits including the area code.

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History of Area Code 412

Assigned in 1947 as an original area code, 412 has identified Pittsburgh through its steel era and tech revival. It is the prestige code of western Pennsylvania.

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Why get a 412 area code number?

A local 412 number gives your business a genuine connection to the Pennsylvania market — without the overhead of a physical location.

Local Market Access

Reach Pittsburgh customers and businesses with a familiar local number. Pittsburgh transformed from steel into a robotics and AI hub anchored by Carnegie Mellon and autonomous-vehicle labs. Robotics startups and engineering firms prize a 412 number as a mark of that innovation legacy.

Professional Credibility

A 412 number anchors your business in Pittsburgh and Pennsylvania, giving clients and partners a recognizable local point of contact that builds immediate professional trust.

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Benefits of a local Pennsylvania number

A 412 area code tells Pennsylvania customers you're local and easy to reach.

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Area code 412 FAQs

Frequently asked about 412

Area code 412 covers Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, McKeesport, Bethel Park in Pennsylvania. It is the primary area code for this region.

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