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Area code 812

Where the 812 area code is, its overlay and how to dial a +1 812 number from anywhere.

CoversBloomington, IndianaTime zoneECTypeOverlay
Quick answer

The 812 area code is in Bloomington, Indiana, United States (EC). To call from abroad: +1 812 555-0123. It is an overlay, so all 10 digits are dialled.

StateIndiana
Main areaBloomington
Time zoneEC
TypeOverlay
10-digit dialingRequired
In service since01-Jan-1947

The 812 area code is a geographic North American Numbering Plan (NANP) code covering Bloomington, Indiana. It has been in service since 01-Jan-1947 and sits in the EC time zone.

Overlay 812 shares its region

Several area codes cover the same geographic area, so two neighbours can have different codes. Because of the overlay, you must dial all 10 digits (area code + number) even for local calls.

812930

How to dial a 812 number

From abroad+1 812 555-0123
Within the US / Canada1 812 555-0123
Locally (same area)812 555-0123

Cities in the 812 area code

A 812 number is usually in one of these places in Indiana.

BloomingtonClarksvilleColumbusEvansvilleJeffersonvilleNew AlbanyTerre Haute

Other Indiana area codes

219260317463574765930

Frequently asked questions

Where is the 812 area code?

The 812 area code is in Bloomington, Indiana, United States (EC).

Is 812 an overlay area code?

Yes. 812 overlays the same region as 930, so callers dial all 10 digits.

Do I have to dial 10 digits for 812?

Yes — dial the area code plus the seven-digit number.

How do I call a 812 number from another country?

Dial your exit code (or +), then 1, then 812, then the number: +1 812 555-0123.

Source: NANPA numbering plan. An area code covers a region, not a precise address — a 812 number does not pinpoint a street or ZIP code.

Missed a call from +1 812?

In the 30 days to September 24, 2026, 458 unwanted calls showing a 812 number were reported to the US Federal Trade Commission, 64% of them recorded messages or robocalls. That puts 812 at #224 of 670 area codes reported.

Other165
Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends87
Medical & prescriptions60
Dropped call or no message42
Before you call back
  • If you do not know anyone in Indiana, do not call back: a genuine caller will leave a message or send a text.
  • Scammers fake the number shown on caller ID, so a 812 number can hide a caller anywhere in the world.
  • Never give a code received by text or a bank detail to an unknown caller. In the US, calls can be reported at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

Who issues +1 812 numbers

Phone companies hold blocks of numbers in each area code. The main holders in 812:

Indiana Bell Tel Co Inc 133Frontier North, Inc. 102Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless 80New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC 50Level 3 Communications, LLC 49Paetec Itel, LLC 39

About 21% of the 800 prefixes in use belong to mobile carriers: a 812 number is often a cell phone, and it may have moved to another carrier since.

Sources: FTC Do Not Call reported calls (numbers as reported by consumers, not verified), NANPA central office code assignments.

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