Area Code 812

FTC complaints involving 812 numbers

Numbers shown with area code 812 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”, “No Subject Provided”.

Most-complained 812 numbers:

• (812) 815-2677 — 20 complaints
• (812) 579-4279 — 12 complaints
• (812) 297-7574 — 9 complaints
• (812) 733-3681 — 9 complaints
• (812) 558-9130 — 8 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 812?

Area code 812 covers Evansville and nearby cities including Bloomington, Terre Haute, Jeffersonville in Indiana, in the Eastern & Central Time.

What cities use area code 812?

Area code 812 serves Evansville, Bloomington, Terre Haute, Jeffersonville, Columbus, and 2 other communities in Indiana.

What time zone is area code 812 in?

Area code 812 is in the Eastern & Central Time (America/New_York).

How do you dial a 812 number?

Dial all 10 digits: 812 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 812 and the local number.

Is a call from area code 812 a scam?

A 812 number is geographically tied to Indiana, 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 812 a country code?

No. 812 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 812 number written for international dialing looks like +1 812 followed by the 7-digit local number.