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Area code 610

Area code 610 covers Allentown, Pennsylvania. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: Pennsylvania Major City: Allentown Eastern Time (ET) Overlay: 484/610/835
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 610?

Area code 610 is assigned to Allentown and the surrounding region in Pennsylvania. Calls to numbers that start with 610 are routed to this area.

Area code 610 shares its territory with 484, 835. Because it is an overlay, local calls require dialing all 10 digits.

Counties covered

Montgomery CountyDelaware CountyChester CountyBerks CountyLehigh CountyNorthampton County

Line types

  • Mobile 19.69%
  • Landline 80.31%
02 / MAP

Area code 610 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 Allentown

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

Local timeAllentown, PA--:--:--

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America/New_YorkLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Allentown

WITHIN THE US610 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+1 610 XXX XXXX

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

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 610 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+1 610 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 610 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 610 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 610 555 0123
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Learn more about that number.

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

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05 / CARRIERS

Carriers in area code 610

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

Verizon
53%
Verizon Business
12%
AT&T
8%
Windstream Communications
6%
Lumen Technologies
6%
Others
15%

Mobile

AT&T Mobility
36%
Verizon Wireless
28%
T-Mobile USA
21%
USA Mobility
13%
SCHUYLKILL MOBILE FONE
1%
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 610

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

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(610) 200 Landline Philadelphia Suburban Zone 14 CoreTel CommunicationsCORE COMMUNICATIONS, INC. - PA
(610) 202 Mobile Philadelphia Suburban Zone 28 T-Mobile USAOMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS ENTERPRISES, LP
(610) 203 Mobile Philadelphia Suburban Zone 26 T-Mobile USAOMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS ENTERPRISES, LP
(610) 204 Mobile Allentown (Lehigh) SCHUYLKILL MOBILE FONESCHUYLKILL MOBILE FONE, INC.
(610) 205 Landline Philadelphia Suburban Zone 30 VerizonVERIZON PENNSYLVANIA, INC.
(610) 206 Landline Philadelphia Suburban Zone 23 VerizonVERIZON PENNSYLVANIA, INC.
(610) 207 Mobile Reading Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - PA
(610) 208 Landline Reading VerizonVERIZON PENNSYLVANIA, INC.
(610) 209 Mobile Philadelphia Suburban Zone 30 AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC
(610) 212 Mobile Philadelphia Suburban Zone 30 Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - PA

Showing 10 of 782 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 610

Where is area code 610 used?
Area code 610 serves Allentown and the surrounding area in Pennsylvania, including Montgomery County, Delaware County, Chester County, Berks County, Lehigh County.
What city is area code 610 from?
The main city of area code 610 is Allentown, PA.
What time zone is area code 610 in?
Area code 610 is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (America/New_York).
Is 610 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 484, 835. In an overlay, every call requires dialing all 10 digits.
How do I call a number with area code 610 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 610 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 610 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 610 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 610 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 610?
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 610 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 80.31% of the number blocks are landline, 19.69% mobile.
How do I save a 610 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 610 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 610?
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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