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Area code 570

Area code 570 covers Scranton, Pennsylvania. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: Pennsylvania Major City: Scranton Eastern Time (ET) Overlay: 272/570
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 570?

Area code 570 is assigned to Scranton and the surrounding region in Pennsylvania. Calls to numbers that start with 570 are routed to this area.

Area code 570 shares its territory with 272. Because it is an overlay, local calls require dialing all 10 digits.

Counties covered

Luzerne CountyLackawanna CountySchuylkill CountyLycoming CountyNorthumberland CountyMonroe CountySusquehanna CountyBradford CountyColumbia CountyTioga CountyWayne CountyClinton CountyWyoming CountyPike County

Line types

  • Mobile 25.99%
  • Landline 74.01%
02 / MAP

Area code 570 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 Scranton

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

Local timeScranton, PA--:--:--

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America/New_YorkLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Scranton

WITHIN THE US570 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+1 570 XXX XXXX

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

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 570 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+1 570 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 570 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 570 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 570 555 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 570

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

Verizon
32%
Frontier Communications
14%
CoreTel Communications
11%
Lumen Technologies
10%
Windstream Communications
8%
Others
26%

Mobile

Verizon Wireless
37%
AT&T Mobility
33%
T-Mobile USA
19%
LIMITLESS MOBILE
3%
USA Mobility
3%
Others
3%

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 570

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

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(570) 200 Landline Wilkes-Barre VerizonVERIZON PENNSYLVANIA, INC.
(570) 201 Landline Rush CoreTel CommunicationsCORE COMMUNICATIONS, INC. - PA
(570) 202 Mobile Stroudsburg Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - PA
(570) 203 Landline Hughesville CoreTel CommunicationsCORE COMMUNICATIONS, INC. - PA
(570) 204 Mobile Bloomsburg Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - PA
(570) 205 Mobile Ashland (Schuylkill) Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - PA
(570) 206 Landline Middlebury Center CoreTel CommunicationsCORE COMMUNICATIONS, INC. - PA
(570) 207 Landline Scranton CTSICTSI, INC. - PA
(570) 208 Landline Wilkes-Barre CTSICTSI, INC. - PA
(570) 209 Mobile Scranton Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - PA

Showing 10 of 781 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 570

Where is area code 570 used?
Area code 570 serves Scranton and the surrounding area in Pennsylvania, including Luzerne County, Lackawanna County, Schuylkill County, Lycoming County, Northumberland County.
What city is area code 570 from?
The main city of area code 570 is Scranton, PA.
What time zone is area code 570 in?
Area code 570 is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (America/New_York).
Is 570 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 272. In an overlay, every call requires dialing all 10 digits.
How do I call a number with area code 570 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 570 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 570 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 570 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 570 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 570?
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 570 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 74.01% of the number blocks are landline, 25.99% mobile.
How do I save a 570 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 570 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 570?
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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