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Area code 812

Area code 812 covers Evansville, Indiana. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: Indiana Major City: Evansville Eastern Time (ET) Overlay: 812/930
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 812?

Area code 812 is assigned to Evansville and the surrounding region in Indiana. Calls to numbers that start with 812 are routed to this area.

Area code 812 shares its territory with 930. Because it is an overlay, local calls require dialing all 10 digits.

Counties covered

Vanderburgh CountyMonroe CountyVigo CountyKnox CountyFloyd CountyBartholomew CountyWarrick CountyDubois CountyJackson CountyGibson CountySullivan CountyPosey CountyGreene CountyLawrence CountyRipley CountyDearborn CountySpencer CountyHarrison CountyJefferson County

Line types

  • Mobile 24.39%
  • Landline 75.61%
02 / MAP

Area code 812 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 Evansville

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

Local timeEvansville, IN--:--:--

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04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Evansville

WITHIN THE US812 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+1 812 XXX XXXX

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

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 812 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+1 812 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 812 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 812 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 812 555 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 812

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

AT&T
26%
Frontier Communications
23%
Lumen Technologies
11%
Windstream Communications
7%
Sinch
4%
Others
29%

Mobile

AT&T Mobility
45%
Verizon Wireless
41%
T-Mobile USA
10%
Sinch
2%
T-MOBILE USA
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 812

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

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(812) 200 Landline Nashville BandwidthBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - IN
(812) 201 Mobile Terre Haute AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL
(812) 202 Mobile Boonville Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - IN
(812) 203 Landline Paoli Verizon BusinessMCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC - IN
(812) 204 Mobile Evansville AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA
(812) 205 Mobile Evansville AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA
(812) 206 Landline New Albany Windstream CommunicationsPAETEC ITEL, LLC
(812) 207 Landline New Albany Metro by T-MobileMETROPCS, INC.
(812) 208 Landline Terre Haute Metro by T-MobileMETROPCS, INC.
(812) 209 Mobile Sunman T-Mobile USAPOWERTEL KENTUCKY LICENSES, INC.

Showing 10 of 783 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 812

Where is area code 812 used?
Area code 812 serves Evansville and the surrounding area in Indiana, including Vanderburgh County, Monroe County, Vigo County, Knox County, Floyd County.
What city is area code 812 from?
The main city of area code 812 is Evansville, IN.
What time zone is area code 812 in?
Area code 812 is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (America/New_York).
Is 812 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 930. In an overlay, every call requires dialing all 10 digits.
How do I call a number with area code 812 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 812 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 812 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 812 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 812 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 812?
Most landline blocks belong to AT&T 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 812 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 75.61% of the number blocks are landline, 24.39% mobile.
How do I save a 812 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 812 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 812?
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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