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Area code 215

Area code 215 covers Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: Pennsylvania Major City: Philadelphia Eastern Time (ET) Overlay: 215/267/445
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 215?

Area code 215 is assigned to Philadelphia and the surrounding region in Pennsylvania. Calls to numbers that start with 215 are routed to this area.

Area code 215 shares its territory with 267, 445. Because it is an overlay, local calls require dialing all 10 digits.

Counties covered

Philadelphia CountyMontgomery CountyBucks County

Line types

  • Mobile 22.29%
  • Landline 77.71%
02 / MAP

Area code 215 on the map

The shaded area joins the code’s numbering centers; the marker shows its main city.

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03 / LOCAL TIME

Current time in Philadelphia

This area code is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone.

Local timePhiladelphia, PA--:--:--

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America/New_YorkLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Philadelphia

WITHIN THE US215 XXX XXXX

Always 10 digits — landline, mobile or VoIP. Local, long distance or a different state: the format is always the same. You do not need to dial the 1 first.

FROM ABROAD+1 215 XXX XXXX

Exit codes: 00 Europe/Mexico · 011 Canada · 010 Japan · + universal

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 215 XXX XXXX

Always save the number in international format so messaging apps recognize it correctly:

Call typeTraditional landlineMobile / VoIP
Local (same area code)10 digits10 digits
US long distance1 + 10 digits10 digits
Emergency911911
🌐Universal+1 215 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 215 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 215 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 215 555 0123
HAVE THE FULL NUMBER?

Learn more about that number.

Check the line type and the carrier the number block was originally assigned to.

10 digits to see the carrier and line type of the number

05 / CARRIERS

Carriers in area code 215

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

Verizon
69%
Verizon Business
9%
AT&T
6%
Lumen Technologies
4%
Metro by T-Mobile
3%
Others
8%

Mobile

AT&T Mobility
42%
Verizon Wireless
27%
USA Mobility
21%
T-Mobile USA
9%
Sinch
1%

Carrier shown is the original assignment of each number block and may differ today because of number portability.

06 / PREFIXES

Complete list of prefixes for area code 215

785 number blocks (NXX) assigned in this area code.

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(215) 200 Mobile Philadelphia Zone 1 AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC
(215) 201 Landline Philadelphia Zone 1 Verizon BusinessMCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC
(215) 202 Landline Philadelphia Suburban Zone 41 VerizonVERIZON PENNSYLVANIA, INC.
(215) 203 Landline Philadelphia Zone 1 VerizonVERIZON PENNSYLVANIA, INC.
(215) 204 Landline Philadelphia Zone 1 VerizonVERIZON PENNSYLVANIA, INC.
(215) 205 Mobile Philadelphia Zone 2 Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - PA
(215) 206 Mobile Philadelphia Suburban Zone 33 AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC
(215) 207 Landline Philadelphia Zone 1 Metro by T-MobileMETROPCS, INC.
(215) 208 Mobile Philadelphia Suburban Zone 43 Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - PA
(215) 209 Landline Philadelphia Zone 1 VerizonVERIZON PENNSYLVANIA, INC.

Showing 10 of 785 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 215

Where is area code 215 used?
Area code 215 serves Philadelphia and the surrounding area in Pennsylvania, including Philadelphia County, Montgomery County, Bucks County.
What city is area code 215 from?
The main city of area code 215 is Philadelphia, PA.
What time zone is area code 215 in?
Area code 215 is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (America/New_York).
Is 215 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 267, 445. In an overlay, every call requires dialing all 10 digits.
How do I call a number with area code 215 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 215 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 215 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 215 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 215 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 215?
Most landline blocks belong to Verizon and most mobile blocks to AT&T Mobility. The carrier shown is the original assignment and may differ today because of number portability.
Is area code 215 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 77.71% of the number blocks are landline, 22.29% mobile.
How do I save a 215 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 215 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 215?
The area code only shows the region a number was assigned to; it does not tell you who is calling. Scammers can fake any area code, so do not share personal or banking information with unknown callers, and let unknown numbers go to voicemail.
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