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Area code 412

Area code 412 covers Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: Pennsylvania Major City: Pittsburgh Eastern Time (ET) Overlay: 412/878
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 412?

Area code 412 is assigned to Pittsburgh and the surrounding region in Pennsylvania. Calls to numbers that start with 412 are routed to this area.

Area code 412 shares its territory with 878. Because it is an overlay, local calls require dialing all 10 digits.

Counties covered

Allegheny County

Line types

  • Mobile 29.43%
  • Landline 70.43%
02 / MAP

Area code 412 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 Pittsburgh

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

Local timePittsburgh, PA--:--:--

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America/New_YorkLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Pittsburgh

WITHIN THE US412 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+1 412 XXX XXXX

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

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 412 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+1 412 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 412 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 412 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 412 555 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 412

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

Verizon
46%
Verizon Business
11%
Sinch
7%
AT&T
7%
Windstream Communications
7%
Others
22%

Mobile

Verizon Wireless
38%
AT&T Mobility
26%
T-Mobile USA
22%
USA Mobility
11%
Sinch
2%
Others
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 412

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

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(412) 200 Landline Pittsburgh Suburban Zone 14 AT&TTELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - PA
(412) 201 Landline Pittsburgh Zone 1 VerizonVERIZON PENNSYLVANIA, INC.
(412) 202 Landline Pittsburgh Zone 1 SinchONVOY, LLC - PA
(412) 203 Landline Pittsburgh Suburban Zone 15 Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - PA
(412) 204 Landline Pittsburgh Zone 8 Windstream CommunicationsPAETEC ITEL, LLC
(412) 205 Landline Pittsburgh Zone 5 AT&TTELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - PA
(412) 206 Landline Pittsburgh Suburban Zone 13 Windstream CommunicationsPAETEC ITEL, LLC
(412) 207 Landline Pittsburgh Zone 6 AT&TTELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - PA
(412) 208 Landline Pittsburgh Zone 1 Verizon BusinessMCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC
(412) 209 Landline Pittsburgh Zone 1 Verizon BusinessMCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC

Showing 10 of 761 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 412

Where is area code 412 used?
Area code 412 serves Pittsburgh and the surrounding area in Pennsylvania, including Allegheny County.
What city is area code 412 from?
The main city of area code 412 is Pittsburgh, PA.
What time zone is area code 412 in?
Area code 412 is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (America/New_York).
Is 412 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 878. In an overlay, every call requires dialing all 10 digits.
How do I call a number with area code 412 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 412 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 412 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 412 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 412 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 412?
Most landline blocks belong to Verizon and most mobile blocks to Verizon Wireless. The carrier shown is the original assignment and may differ today because of number portability.
Is area code 412 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 70.43% of the number blocks are landline, 29.43% mobile.
How do I save a 412 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 412 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 412?
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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