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Area code 814

Where the 814 area code is, its overlay and how to dial a +1 814 number from anywhere.

CoversAltoona, PennsylvaniaTime zoneEastern (ET)TypeOverlay
Quick answer

The 814 area code is in Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States (Eastern (ET)). To call from abroad: +1 814 555-0123. It is an overlay, so all 10 digits are dialled.

StatePennsylvania
Main areaAltoona
Time zoneEastern (ET)
TypeOverlay
10-digit dialingRequired
In service since01-Jan-1947

The 814 area code is a geographic North American Numbering Plan (NANP) code covering Altoona, Pennsylvania. It has been in service since 01-Jan-1947 and sits in the Eastern (ET) time zone.

Overlay 814 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.

814582

How to dial a 814 number

From abroad+1 814 555-0123
Within the US / Canada1 814 555-0123
Locally (same area)814 555-0123

Cities in the 814 area code

A 814 number is usually in one of these places in Pennsylvania — 4 counties.

Altoona BlairErie ErieJohnstown CambriaState College Centre

Other Pennsylvania area codes

215223267272412445484570582610717724835878

Frequently asked questions

Where is the 814 area code?

The 814 area code is in Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States (Eastern (ET)).

Is 814 an overlay area code?

Yes. 814 overlays the same region as 582, so callers dial all 10 digits.

Do I have to dial 10 digits for 814?

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

How do I call a 814 number from another country?

Dial your exit code (or +), then 1, then 814, then the number: +1 814 555-0123.

Source: NANPA numbering plan. An area code covers a region, not a precise address — a 814 number does not pinpoint a street or ZIP code.

Missed a call from +1 814?

In the 30 days to September 24, 2026, 641 unwanted calls showing a 814 number were reported to the US Federal Trade Commission, 60% of them recorded messages or robocalls. That puts 814 at #124 of 670 area codes reported.

Other241
Medical & prescriptions117
Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends68
Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)45
Before you call back
  • If you do not know anyone in Pennsylvania, 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 814 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 +1 814 numbers

Phone companies hold blocks of numbers in each area code. The main holders in 814:

Verizon Pennsylvania, Inc. 110Verizon North, Inc. 98Windstream Pennsylvania, Inc. 71Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless 59Level 3 Communications, LLC 48Core Communications, Inc. 48

About 15.8% of the 800 prefixes in use belong to mobile carriers: a 814 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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