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215 Area Code
Area code 215 is in Pennsylvania, serving Philadelphia and its northern suburbs in Bucks and eastern Montgomery counties. It is in the Eastern Time zone. It shares its territory with overlay codes 267 and 445, so 10-digit dialing is required.
Last updated October 1, 2026 · Source: NANPA
Where is the 215 area code?
215 is a Pennsylvania area code covering Philadelphia and its northern suburbs in Bucks and eastern Montgomery counties. In the wider directory it sits in the Northeast region.
Cities in the 215 area code
- Philadelphia
- Levittown
- Bensalem
- Abington
- Lansdale
- Doylestown
- Willow Grove
- Bristol
- Warminster
- Horsham
- Hatboro
- Ambler
- Quakertown
- Perkasie
Counties served by 215
Philadelphia County, Bucks County and Montgomery County.
215 overlay codes and dialing
The 215 territory is covered by an overlay of 3 area codes: 215, 267, 445. All of them serve the same geographic area, and the original code is 215. Because more than one code covers the same ground, 10-digit dialing is mandatory — you must dial the area code for every local call. New phone lines may be assigned any of these codes.
History of the 215 area code
215 is one of the original area codes assigned in 1947, when AT&T and Bell Laboratories created the North American Numbering Plan and divided the country into the first 86 numbering plan areas. It has served the Philadelphia area ever since, with 267 and 445 later added as overlays to supply more numbers.
Is 215 a scam or spam risk?
215 is a legitimate geographic area code, not a premium or toll line, so a call from it costs you nothing extra. That said, scammers frequently spoof real local area codes to look familiar on caller ID. A genuine 215 number on your screen is no guarantee the caller is in Philadelphia, PA or trustworthy. See spam & scam-risk area codes for how spoofing works and how to respond.
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215 area code FAQ
Where is the 215 area code?
The 215 area code is in Pennsylvania, covering Philadelphia and its northern suburbs in Bucks and eastern Montgomery counties, in the Northeast region.
What cities are in the 215 area code?
Cities in the 215 area code include Philadelphia, Levittown, Bensalem, Abington, Lansdale, Doylestown, Willow Grove, Bristol, Warminster and Horsham.
What time zone is 215 in?
215 is in the Eastern Time zone.
What is the overlay for the 215 area code?
215 shares its territory with 267 and 445. All 3 codes (215, 267, 445) serve the same area, so 10-digit dialing is required for every call.
When did the 215 area code start?
215 went into service on January 1, 1947 as one of the original 1947 North American area codes.
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 215?
Yes. Because 215 is an overlay area, you must dial the full 10-digit number (area code + 7 digits) for every call.
Is 215 a toll-free or premium code?
No. 215 is a standard geographic area code, so calling it costs the same as any local or long-distance call on your plan. Toll-free calls use 800, 888, 877, 866, 855, 844 or 833.