The 814 area code
The 814 area code covers State College, PA, in the Eastern time zone. Here is which cities use it, the current local time, the codes it overlays, how 814 numbers are written, and how to get a local 814 number for your business.
814 covers State College, PA. It sits in the Eastern time zone, where it is currently 11:30 PM. It shares that ground with 582, so ten-digit dialling is required. Numbers are written as (814) XXX-XXXX.
Where is the 814 area code?
The 814 area code serves State College, PA. It is one of the active area codes in the North American Numbering Plan, the system that assigns phone numbers across the United States, Canada, and nearby regions. A caller seeing a 814 number knows, at a glance, that the line is tied to State College, PA.
What cities use the 814 area code?
These are the places with numbering prefixes in 814, the ones with the most prefixes first:
Erie accounts for the largest share of 814 prefixes, with Johnstown and State College next. A local number in any of them reads as local to everyone else on the list, because they all dial on 814.
Which area codes overlay 814?
814 is part of an overlay complex with 582. An overlay puts more than one area code over the same geography instead of splitting the region in two, so existing numbers keep their code and new ones get the added code. Two neighbours on the same street can hold different area codes. That is why ten-digit dialling is required here: you cannot assume a local call shares your area code.
What time is it in the 814 area code?
The 814 area code is in the Eastern time zone. Right now it is about 11:30 PM there. If you are calling a 814 number, check the local time first so you reach someone during business hours. If you run a business on a 814 line, missing a call after hours means the caller moves on to the next name on their list.
How to write a 814 phone number
A full 814 number is ten digits: the three-digit area code, then a three-digit prefix, then a four-digit line number. It is usually written as (814) XXX-XXXX, or 814-XXX-XXXX. To dial it from outside the United States, add the country code: +1 814 XXX XXXX.
Getting a local 814 number for your business
People are far more likely to answer a call from a local number. If you do business in Erie, Johnstown and State College, a 814 number tells customers you are one of them, not an out-of-town call center. A virtual phone service can assign you a 814 number in minutes, no new hardware required.
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Common questions about the 814 area code
Where is the 814 area code?
The 814 area code covers State College, PA, in the Eastern time zone.
What cities use the 814 area code?
Erie, Johnstown, State College, Meadville, Somerset, Corry, Altoona and Clarion all have numbering prefixes in 814.
What time zone is the 814 area code in?
The 814 area code is in the Eastern time zone. The current local time there is 11:30 PM.
Does 814 overlay another area code?
Yes. 814 is part of an overlay complex with 582. An overlay puts more than one area code over the same geography, which is why ten-digit dialling is required there: two neighbours can hold different area codes on the same street.
Is 814 a real area code?
Yes. 814 is an active North American Numbering Plan area code serving State College, PA.
How do I get a 814 phone number for my business?
A virtual phone service can assign you a local 814 number so customers in Erie, Johnstown and State College see a familiar area code when you call, and so your business looks local. HiThisIs includes a local number with every plan and answers it around the clock.