What area code is 412?
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412 at a glance
Summary
Cities & regions served by 412
Pittsburgh1 community on record for 412.
Where 412 sits on the map
Overlay: 878Coverage area
About the 412 region
412 covers Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania. The code has been in service since 1947 and is one of the original North American area codes.
As the Pittsburgh region grew, 412 ran low on available numbers, so 878 was added as an overlay code over the same geographic area. Both codes are local to each other and 10-digit dialing applies throughout.
1998: split to create 724; 2001: overlaid by 878.
Who called me from 412?
Community reports- Caller ID is trivially spoofed: an incoming call that displays 412 does not prove the caller is really in the 412 region or even in the United States.
- Avoid calling back unknown one-ring numbers — some premium-rate scams rely on curiosity callbacks.
- Never share verification codes, payment details, or remote access during an unsolicited call, even if the caller claims to be your bank or a government agency.
- When a 412 call pressures you to act immediately, hang up and contact the organization directly through its official number.
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Frequently asked questions
FAQWhat area code is 412?+–
412 is a telephone area code serving Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania, United States, in service since 1947.
Where is area code 412 located?+–
It covers Allegheny County, including Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
What time zone is 412?+–
412 observes Eastern (ET), which is UTC−5 / −4 DST and follows daylight saving time.
When did area code 412 start?+–
412 entered service in 1947 as one of the original 1947 North American area codes. Its history: 1998: split to create 724; 2001: overlaid by 878.
Why do calls to 412 require 10-digit dialing?+–
412 shares its territory with overlay code 878. Because both codes serve the same geographic area, the phone network needs all 10 digits to route a call, and calls between the codes are still local.
Is 412 a scam area code?+–
Scam and robocall traffic can use any North American code, 412 included — caller ID is easy to spoof, so the code alone does not tell you who is really calling. Check the community reports on this page before calling back an unknown 412 number, and report anything suspicious.
Can I get a 412 phone number?+–
Yes — most mobile carriers and VoIP providers let you request a 412 number regardless of where you physically live.