Area Code 215

FTC complaints involving 215 numbers

Numbers shown with area code 215 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Other”, “Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends”, “Dropped call or no message”.

Most-complained 215 numbers:

• (215) 253-3391 — 77 complaints
• (215) 971-1444 — 31 complaints
• (215) 402-6749 — 16 complaints
• (215) 485-2845 — 10 complaints
• (215) 828-0077 — 10 complaints

These are FTC Do Not Call complaints filed about specific numbers shown with this area code — frequently spoofed. The area code itself is not a scam. See the most-reported area codes and the most-reported phone numbers nationwide.

Frequently asked questions

Where is area code 215?

Area code 215 covers Philadelphia and nearby cities including Levittown in Pennsylvania, in the Eastern Time.

What cities use area code 215?

Area code 215 serves Philadelphia, Levittown in Pennsylvania.

What time zone is area code 215 in?

Area code 215 is in the Eastern Time (America/New_York).

How do you dial a 215 number?

Dial all 10 digits: 215 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 215 and the local number.

Is a call from area code 215 a scam?

A 215 number is geographically tied to Pennsylvania, but caller ID can be spoofed, so the displayed area code does not prove where a caller really is. If you did not expect the call, do not share personal information and consider looking the number up.

Is 215 a country code?

No. 215 is a US area code (a domestic 3-digit code), not a country code. The country (calling) code for the United States is +1, shared across the North American Numbering Plan. So a full 215 number written for international dialing looks like +1 215 followed by the 7-digit local number.