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582 Area Code
Area code 582 is in Pennsylvania, serving western and central Pennsylvania, including Erie, Altoona, State College and Johnstown. It is in the Eastern Time zone. It shares its territory with overlay code 814, so 10-digit dialing is required.
Last updated October 1, 2026 · Source: NANPA
Where is the 582 area code?
582 is a Pennsylvania area code covering western and central Pennsylvania, including Erie, Altoona, State College and Johnstown. In the wider directory it sits in the Northeast region.
Cities in the 582 area code
- Erie
- Altoona
- State College
- Johnstown
- Meadville
- DuBois
- Bradford
- Warren
- Oil City
- Clearfield
- Huntingdon
- St. Marys
- Bedford
- Somerset
Counties served by 582
Erie County, Blair County, Centre County, Cambria County, Crawford County, Clearfield County, Elk County, McKean County, Warren County and Somerset County.
582 overlay codes and dialing
The 582 territory is covered by an overlay of 2 area codes: 582, 814. All of them serve the same geographic area, and the original code is 814. 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 582 area code
582 went into service on May 1, 2021 as an overlay of 814, relieving number exhaustion in the Erie 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 582 a scam or spam risk?
582 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 582 number on your screen is no guarantee the caller is in Erie, PA or trustworthy. See spam & scam-risk area codes for how spoofing works and how to respond.
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582 area code FAQ
Where is the 582 area code?
The 582 area code is in Pennsylvania, covering western and central Pennsylvania, including Erie, Altoona, State College and Johnstown, in the Northeast region.
What cities are in the 582 area code?
Cities in the 582 area code include Erie, Altoona, State College, Johnstown, Meadville, DuBois, Bradford, Warren, Oil City and Clearfield.
What time zone is 582 in?
582 is in the Eastern Time zone.
What is the overlay for the 582 area code?
582 shares its territory with 814. Both codes (582, 814) serve the same area, so 10-digit dialing is required for every call.
When did the 582 area code start?
582 went into service on May 1, 2021 as an overlay of 814.
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 582?
Yes. Because 582 is an overlay area, you must dial the full 10-digit number (area code + 7 digits) for every call.
Is 582 a toll-free or premium code?
No. 582 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.