812 Area Code — Evansville, IN
Area code 812 serves Evansville and 3 other cities in Indiana. Local time follows America/New_York. It overlays with 930, so 10-digit dialling is required.
- State
- Indiana
- Primary city
- Evansville
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- In service since
- 1947
- Type
- Geographic
- Overlay codes
- 930
Cities Served by 812
The 812 area code covers 4 cities and communities in Indiana.
- Evansville
- Bloomington
- Terre Haute
- Jeffersonville
About Area Code 812
Area code 812 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 Indiana region anchored on Evansville.
812 now shares its territory with an overlay code (930). 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 812 are portable: a person who moved away from Evansville may still carry a 812 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 812 number, run it through the reverse lookup tool above for the most accurate, free identification.
If you live or do business in Indiana, you may also interact with neighbouring or overlay codes (930). See the related codes section below to explore the rest of Indiana.
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812 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 812?
Area code 812 is located in Indiana, primarily serving Evansville and surrounding cities including Bloomington, Terre Haute, Jeffersonville. The region operates on ET (America/New_York) time.
What state is 812 area code?
812 is a Indiana area code. It was put into service in 1947 and shares its geographic footprint with overlay code 930.
Is 812 a scam area code?
812 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to Indiana. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 812 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 812 use?
Area code 812 operates on ET (America/New_York). Numbers in this area code follow standard Indiana time-zone rules including any daylight-saving transitions for that region.
Can I look up a specific 812 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 812 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 812 and 930?
812 and 930 cover the same Indiana 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.