412 Area Code — Pittsburgh, PA
Area code 412 serves Pittsburgh and 2 other cities in Pennsylvania. Local time follows America/New_York. It overlays with 878, so 10-digit dialling is required.
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Primary city
- Pittsburgh
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- In service since
- 1947
- Type
- Geographic
- Overlay codes
- 878
Cities Served by 412
The 412 area code covers 3 cities and communities in Pennsylvania.
- Pittsburgh
- McKeesport
- Bethel Park
About Area Code 412
Area code 412 is a North American Numbering Plan (NANP) area code that has been in service since 1947. It is administered by NANPA on behalf of the FCC and serves the Pennsylvania region anchored on Pittsburgh.
412 now shares its territory with an overlay code (878). 10-digit dialling is required for local calls within this region because the same 7-digit number can be assigned under either code.
Mobile numbers in 412 are portable: a person who moved away from Pittsburgh may still carry a 412 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 412 number, run it through the reverse lookup tool above for the most accurate, free identification.
If you live or do business in Pennsylvania, you may also interact with neighbouring or overlay codes (878). See the related codes section below to explore the rest of Pennsylvania.
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412 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 412?
Area code 412 is located in Pennsylvania, primarily serving Pittsburgh and surrounding cities including McKeesport, Bethel Park. The region operates on ET (America/New_York) time.
What state is 412 area code?
412 is a Pennsylvania area code. It was put into service in 1947 and shares its geographic footprint with overlay code 878.
Is 412 a scam area code?
412 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to Pennsylvania. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 412 numbers — judge each call by content (urgent demands, unfamiliar transfers) rather than the area code alone. Run the specific number through our reverse lookup if you're unsure.
What time zone does 412 use?
Area code 412 operates on ET (America/New_York). Numbers in this area code follow standard Pennsylvania time-zone rules including any daylight-saving transitions for that region.
Can I look up a specific 412 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 412 number. NumLocation returns the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP), carrier, rate-center city, and any public listings tied to the number — free.
What's the difference between 412 and 878?
412 and 878 cover the same Pennsylvania geographic area as overlay codes. Calls between them are local, but you must dial all 10 digits. New phone numbers in this region are assigned from either pool depending on what's available with the carrier at signup.