570 Area Code — Scranton, PA
Area code 570 serves Scranton and 3 other cities in Pennsylvania. Local time follows America/New_York. It overlays with 272, so 10-digit dialling is required.
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Primary city
- Scranton
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- In service since
- 1998
- Type
- Geographic
- Overlay codes
- 272
Cities Served by 570
The 570 area code covers 4 cities and communities in Pennsylvania.
- Scranton
- Wilkes-Barre
- Williamsport
- Pottsville
About Area Code 570
Area code 570 is a North American Numbering Plan (NANP) area code that has been in service since 1998. It is administered by NANPA on behalf of the FCC and serves the Pennsylvania region anchored on Scranton.
570 now shares its territory with an overlay code (272). 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 570 are portable: a person who moved away from Scranton may still carry a 570 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 570 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 (272). See the related codes section below to explore the rest of Pennsylvania.
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570 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 570?
Area code 570 is located in Pennsylvania, primarily serving Scranton and surrounding cities including Wilkes-Barre, Williamsport, Pottsville. The region operates on ET (America/New_York) time.
What state is 570 area code?
570 is a Pennsylvania area code. It was put into service in 1998 and shares its geographic footprint with overlay code 272.
Is 570 a scam area code?
570 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to Pennsylvania. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 570 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 570 use?
Area code 570 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 570 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 570 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 570 and 272?
570 and 272 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.