Area codes in Altoona, Pennsylvania
Altoona, Pennsylvania uses 2 area codes — 814 and 582. The main Altoona area code is 814.
Area codes serving Altoona
Phone numbers in Altoona are written as ten digits — for example (814) 555-0190 — and fall in the Eastern Time zone.
How Altoona came to have 2 area codes
The original Altoona area code is 814, in service since 1947. As the area ran low on available numbers, an overlay code was added over the same region for new phone lines: 582 (2021). Existing numbers kept their original code — an overlay never forces anyone to change their number — which is why Altoona now uses all 2 codes and every local call is dialed with ten digits.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the area code for Altoona?
The main area code for Altoona, Pennsylvania is 814. Altoona is now served by 2 area codes in total: 814, 582.
How many area codes does Altoona have?
Altoona has 2 area codes: 814, 582.
Why does Altoona have more than one area code?
As Altoona used up the numbers available in its original area code (814, in service since 1947), additional "overlay" codes were added over the same area so new phone numbers could keep being assigned.
How do you dial a Altoona number?
Dial all 10 digits — the area code (814 or 582) followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1, then the area code and number.
Sourced from the official NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administrator) numbering database, current as of August 2, 2026. Refreshed monthly.