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814 Area Code
Area code 814 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 582, so 10-digit dialing is required.
Last updated October 1, 2026 · Source: NANPA
Where is the 814 area code?
814 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 814 area code
- Erie
- Altoona
- State College
- Johnstown
- Meadville
- DuBois
- Bradford
- Warren
- Oil City
- Clearfield
- Huntingdon
- St. Marys
- Bedford
- Somerset
Counties served by 814
Erie County, Blair County, Centre County, Cambria County, Crawford County, Clearfield County, Elk County, McKean County, Warren County and Somerset County.
814 overlay codes and dialing
The 814 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 814 area code
814 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 Erie area ever since, with 582 later added as an overlay to supply more numbers.
Is 814 a scam or spam risk?
814 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 814 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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814 area code FAQ
Where is the 814 area code?
The 814 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 814 area code?
Cities in the 814 area code include Erie, Altoona, State College, Johnstown, Meadville, DuBois, Bradford, Warren, Oil City and Clearfield.
What time zone is 814 in?
814 is in the Eastern Time zone.
What is the overlay for the 814 area code?
814 shares its territory with 582. Both codes (582, 814) serve the same area, so 10-digit dialing is required for every call.
When did the 814 area code start?
814 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 814?
Yes. Because 814 is an overlay area, you must dial the full 10-digit number (area code + 7 digits) for every call.
Is 814 a toll-free or premium code?
No. 814 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.