Area Code 835

Area code 835 is one of the newest NANP area codes

Area code 835 is one of the most recently added codes in the North American Numbering Plan, in service since September 2, 2022. It is an overlay that shares its territory with 484, 610, adding fresh numbers as those codes fill up. Existing numbers in the area keep their codes; only new phone lines may be issued a 835 number.

Because 835 is new and unfamiliar, some people are wary when it appears on caller ID and search for “who called me from 835?” An area code only shows where a number is registered, and any number can be spoofed — so a 835 call is not suspicious on its own. Judge each call by what it asks for, not the code. Is a call from 835 a scam?

FTC complaints involving 835 numbers

Numbers shown with area code 835 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Other”, “Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)”, “Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends”.

Most-complained 835 numbers:

• (835) 226-2205 — 4 complaints
• (835) 252-1270 — 3 complaints
• (835) 997-5703 — 3 complaints
• (835) 252-8836 — 3 complaints
• (835) 251-4872 — 3 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 835?

Area code 835 covers Philadelphia and nearby cities including Allentown, Reading, Bethlehem in Pennsylvania, in the Eastern Time.

What cities use area code 835?

Area code 835 serves Philadelphia, Allentown, Reading, Bethlehem, Drexel Hill, and 6 other communities in Pennsylvania.

What time zone is area code 835 in?

Area code 835 is in the Eastern Time (America/New_York).

How do you dial a 835 number?

Dial all 10 digits: 835 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 835 and the local number.

Is a call from area code 835 a scam?

A 835 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 835 a country code?

No. 835 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 835 number written for international dialing looks like +1 835 followed by the 7-digit local number.