What area code is 812?
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812 at a glance
Summary
Cities & regions served by 812
EvansvilleShowing 12 of 132 recorded communities — major cities first.
Where 812 sits on the map
Overlay: 930Coverage area
About the 812 region
812 covers Evansville in Indiana, including Brown, Clay, Decatur, Franklin and Henderson. The code has been in service since 1947 and is one of the original North American area codes.
As the Evansville region grew, 812 ran low on available numbers, so 930 was added as an overlay code over the same geographic area. Both codes are local to each other and 10-digit dialing applies throughout.
2015: overlaid by 930.
Who called me from 812?
Community reports- Caller ID is trivially spoofed: an incoming call that displays 812 does not prove the caller is really in the 812 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 812 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 812?+–
812 is a telephone area code serving Evansville in Indiana, United States, in service since 1947.
Where is area code 812 located?+–
It covers Brown County, Clay County, Decatur County and other counties, including Brown, Clay, Decatur, Franklin and Henderson in Indiana.
What cities are in area code 812?+–
Major communities on record include Brown, Clay, Decatur, Franklin and Henderson, among others. The code's territory spans the Evansville region of Indiana.
What time zone is 812?+–
812 observes Central (CT), which is UTC−6 / −5 DST and follows daylight saving time.
When did area code 812 start?+–
812 entered service in 1947 as one of the original 1947 North American area codes. Its history: 2015: overlaid by 930.
Why do calls to 812 require 10-digit dialing?+–
812 shares its territory with overlay code 930. 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 812 a scam area code?+–
Scam and robocall traffic can use any North American code, 812 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 812 number, and report anything suspicious.
Can I get a 812 phone number?+–
Yes — most mobile carriers and VoIP providers let you request a 812 number regardless of where you physically live.