Area codes in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Scranton, Pennsylvania uses 2 area codes — 570 and 272. The main Scranton area code is 570.
Area codes serving Scranton
Phone numbers in Scranton are written as ten digits — for example (570) 555-0190 — and fall in the Eastern Time zone.
How Scranton came to have 2 area codes
The original Scranton area code is 570, in service since 1998. As the area ran low on available numbers, an overlay code was added over the same region for new phone lines: 272 (2013). Existing numbers kept their original code — an overlay never forces anyone to change their number — which is why Scranton 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 Scranton?
The main area code for Scranton, Pennsylvania is 570. Scranton is now served by 2 area codes in total: 570, 272.
How many area codes does Scranton have?
Scranton has 2 area codes: 570, 272.
Why does Scranton have more than one area code?
As Scranton used up the numbers available in its original area code (570, in service since 1998), additional "overlay" codes were added over the same area so new phone numbers could keep being assigned.
How do you dial a Scranton number?
Dial all 10 digits — the area code (570 or 272) 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.