What area code is 724?
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724 at a glance
Summary
Cities & regions served by 724
Western PA6 communities on record for 724.
Where 724 sits on the map
Overlay: 878Coverage area
About the 724 region
724 covers Western PA in Pennsylvania, including Washington, Greensburg, Indiana, New Castle and Uniontown. The code has been in service since 1998.
As the Western PA region grew, 724 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.
Split of 412; 2001: overlaid by 878.
Who called me from 724?
Community reports- Caller ID is trivially spoofed: an incoming call that displays 724 does not prove the caller is really in the 724 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 724 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 724?+–
724 is a telephone area code serving Western PA in Pennsylvania, United States, in service since 1998.
Where is area code 724 located?+–
It covers Allegheny County, Armstrong County, Beaver County and other counties, including Washington, Greensburg, Indiana, New Castle and Uniontown in Pennsylvania.
What cities are in area code 724?+–
Major communities on record include Washington, Greensburg, Indiana, New Castle and Uniontown, among others. The code's territory spans the Western PA region of Pennsylvania.
What time zone is 724?+–
724 observes Eastern (ET), which is UTC−5 / −4 DST and follows daylight saving time.
When did area code 724 start?+–
724 entered service in 1998. Its history: split of 412; 2001: overlaid by 878.
Why do calls to 724 require 10-digit dialing?+–
724 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 724 a scam area code?+–
Scam and robocall traffic can use any North American code, 724 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 724 number, and report anything suspicious.
Can I get a 724 phone number?+–
Yes — most mobile carriers and VoIP providers let you request a 724 number regardless of where you physically live.