Area codes in Erie, Pennsylvania
Erie, Pennsylvania uses 2 area codes — 814 and 582. The main Erie area code is 814.
Area codes serving Erie
Phone numbers in Erie are written as ten digits — for example (814) 555-0190 — and fall in the Eastern Time zone.
How Erie came to have 2 area codes
The original Erie 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 Erie 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 Erie?
The main area code for Erie, Pennsylvania is 814. Erie is now served by 2 area codes in total: 814, 582.
How many area codes does Erie have?
Erie has 2 area codes: 814, 582.
Why does Erie have more than one area code?
As Erie 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 Erie 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.