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445 Area Code
Area code 445 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 215 and 267, so 10-digit dialing is required.
Last updated October 1, 2026 · Source: NANPA
Where is the 445 area code?
445 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 445 area code
- Philadelphia
- Levittown
- Bensalem
- Abington
- Lansdale
- Doylestown
- Willow Grove
- Bristol
- Warminster
- Horsham
- Hatboro
- Ambler
- Quakertown
- Perkasie
Counties served by 445
Philadelphia County, Bucks County and Montgomery County.
445 overlay codes and dialing
The 445 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 445 area code
445 went into service on March 3, 2018 as an overlay of 267, relieving number exhaustion in the Philadelphia area. Rather than splitting the region, the overlay lets existing customers keep their numbers while new lines draw from the added code. Learn more in our overlay guide.
Is 445 a scam or spam risk?
445 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 445 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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445 area code FAQ
Where is the 445 area code?
The 445 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 445 area code?
Cities in the 445 area code include Philadelphia, Levittown, Bensalem, Abington, Lansdale, Doylestown, Willow Grove, Bristol, Warminster and Horsham.
What time zone is 445 in?
445 is in the Eastern Time zone.
What is the overlay for the 445 area code?
445 shares its territory with 215 and 267. All 3 codes (215, 267, 445) serve the same area, so 10-digit dialing is required for every call.
When did the 445 area code start?
445 went into service on March 3, 2018 as an overlay of 267.
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 445?
Yes. Because 445 is an overlay area, you must dial the full 10-digit number (area code + 7 digits) for every call.
Is 445 a toll-free or premium code?
No. 445 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.