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Evansville, IN Area Codes
Evansville is served by 2 area codes (812, 930). Here's which is original, which are overlays, and how to pick one for a new local number.
Last updated June 5, 2026
Area codes serving Evansville
Evansville sits in Indiana, part of the Midwest region and the Central Time zone. Its numbers are spread across an overlay of 2 codes that all cover the same ground: 812, 930.
The original code is 812. As the area ran low on numbers, regulators added overlay codes on top instead of splitting the city, so longtime residents kept their numbers while new lines received a newer code.
How to pick an area code for a new number
When you activate a new line in Evansville, the carrier assigns whichever code has numbers available — you usually can't choose. If a specific code matters to you (for example the prestige of 812), ask the carrier whether any blocks remain, or request a number transfer. All codes here dial identically and cost the same.
Dialing in Evansville
Because Evansville is an overlay area, 10-digit dialing is mandatory: always dial the area code plus the seven-digit number, even for a neighbor. See 10-digit dialing and overlay area codes for the background. For every code in Indiana, visit the Indiana area codes page.
Quick answers
Evansville area code FAQ
What area codes does Evansville use?
Evansville, IN is served by 2 area codes: 812, 930.
Which is the original Evansville area code?
812 is the original/primary code for Evansville; the others are overlays added later for more numbers.
Do I need to dial the area code in Evansville?
Yes. With multiple overlapping codes, 10-digit dialing is required for every call in this area.