814 Area Code — Erie, PA
Area code 814 serves Erie and 3 other cities in Pennsylvania. Local time follows America/New_York. It overlays with 582, so 10-digit dialling is required.
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Primary city
- Erie
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- In service since
- 1947
- Type
- Geographic
- Overlay codes
- 582
Cities Served by 814
The 814 area code covers 4 cities and communities in Pennsylvania.
- Erie
- Altoona
- State College
- Johnstown
About Area Code 814
Area code 814 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 Erie.
814 now shares its territory with an overlay code (582). 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 814 are portable: a person who moved away from Erie may still carry a 814 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 814 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 (582). See the related codes section below to explore the rest of Pennsylvania.
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814 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 814?
Area code 814 is located in Pennsylvania, primarily serving Erie and surrounding cities including Altoona, State College, Johnstown. The region operates on ET (America/New_York) time.
What state is 814 area code?
814 is a Pennsylvania area code. It was put into service in 1947 and shares its geographic footprint with overlay code 582.
Is 814 a scam area code?
814 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to Pennsylvania. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 814 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 814 use?
Area code 814 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 814 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 814 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 814 and 582?
814 and 582 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.