How many area codes does Pennsylvania have?

Pennsylvania has 12 active geographic area codes in the North American Numbering Plan: 215, 223, 267, 412, 445, 484, 570, 610, 717, 724, 814, 878. Each code serves a distinct region or acts as an overlay for a high-demand metro area.

What is the oldest area code in Pennsylvania?

The oldest area code in Pennsylvania is 215, assigned in 1947. It serves Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Metro region. 215 is one of the original 86 area codes created when the North American Numbering Plan was first established.

Can I get a Pennsylvania phone number from anywhere?

Yes. DialPhone virtual phone numbers are not tied to a physical location. You can get a Pennsylvania area code number and use it from any device — desktop, mobile, or browser — anywhere with an internet connection. This makes Pennsylvania numbers ideal for remote teams, distributed businesses, and sales teams targeting Pennsylvania customers.

How much does a Pennsylvania area code number cost?

DialPhone plans start at $24 per user per month on the Core plan. Every plan includes your choice of Pennsylvania area code number, unlimited US and Canada calling, business SMS, AI call captions, and a free 14-day trial — no credit card required. See the DialPhone pricing page for current tier details.

Can I port my existing Pennsylvania number to DialPhone?

Yes. DialPhone supports free number porting from any major US or Canadian carrier, including existing Pennsylvania area code numbers. Porting typically completes in 2 to 5 business days with zero service interruption. See the complete number porting guide for step-by-step instructions.

What time zones are used in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania area codes span the ET time zone. When scheduling calls with Pennsylvania customers, verify the specific area code's time zone to avoid calling outside business hours.

Area Codes in Pennsylvania — Local Business Phone Numbers

Quick answer

Pennsylvania has 12 active geographic area codes covering Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg. The most-recognized codes are 215, 412, 717, serving Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Metro region.

Total codes: 12
Top metro: Philadelphia
Time zone: ET
Largest code: 215 (Philadelphia)

By Darshan M

Growth Operations Lead at DialPhone · Verified against NANPA data

Area codes in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is served by 12 active geographic area codes in the North American Numbering Plan. These codes were assigned between 1947 and 2018 as population and call demand grew across the state.

Code	Primary City	Region	Established	Overlay Codes	Population
215	Philadelphia	Philadelphia Metro	1947	267, 445	4,000,000
223	Lancaster	South-Central Pennsylvania	2014	717	900,000
267	Philadelphia	Philadelphia Metro	1997	215, 445	4,000,000
412	Pittsburgh	Greater Pittsburgh	1947	878	1,300,000
445	Philadelphia	Philadelphia Metro	2018	215, 267	4,000,000
484	Allentown	Southeastern Pennsylvania (Lehigh Valley)	1998	610	1,100,000
570	Scranton	Northeastern Pennsylvania	1998	—	700,000
610	Allentown	Southeastern Pennsylvania	1994	484	1,100,000
717	Harrisburg	South-Central Pennsylvania	1947	223	1,300,000
724	New Castle	Southwestern Pennsylvania	1998	—	700,000
814	Erie	Northwestern Pennsylvania	1947	—	800,000
878	Pittsburgh	Greater Pittsburgh	2001	412	1,300,000

Time zones in Pennsylvania

All area codes in Pennsylvania fall in the ET time zone.

ET — area codes: 215, 223, 267, 412, 445, 484, 570, 610, 717, 724, 814, 878

Top metros and their area codes

Below are the primary cities in Pennsylvania and the area codes that serve each metro. Cities with multiple codes share geography due to overlay assignments added as demand grew.

Allentown — 484 , 610
Erie — 814
Harrisburg — 717
Lancaster — 223
New Castle — 724
Philadelphia — 215 , 267 , 445
Pittsburgh — 412 , 878
Scranton — 570

Why get a local Pennsylvania number?

A Pennsylvania area code number gives your business three core advantages:

Local trust signal. Customers in Pennsylvania recognize local area codes as their own. A familiar caller ID builds immediate credibility for service businesses, sales teams, and patient communication.
Higher answer rate. Calls from a local area code are answered far more often than toll-free or out-of-area numbers — industry data puts the lift at 20–40%. That difference matters most for outbound sales, appointment confirmations, and service callbacks.
Targeted marketing. Advertising a local Pennsylvania number on print, radio, digital, and outdoor channels converts better than a national 800 number for audiences who prefer doing business locally.

How to get a Pennsylvania area code number with DialPhone

Setting up a Pennsylvania business number takes under 10 minutes:

Sign up for a DialPhone plan. Choose any plan starting at $24/user/month. Free 14-day trial, no credit card required.
Search available Pennsylvania numbers. Filter the DialPhone number inventory by state, area code, city, or number pattern.
Choose your number and configure. Assign your new Pennsylvania number to a user or team, configure call routing, voicemail, AI receptionist, and business SMS.
Port your existing number (optional). Already have a Pennsylvania number? Free number porting completes in 2 to 5 business days with zero service interruption.