Question 1

What is the area code for Scranton?

Accepted Answer

The main area code for Scranton, Pennsylvania is 570. Scranton is now served by 2 area codes in total: 570, 272.

Question 2

How many area codes does Scranton have?

Accepted Answer

Scranton has 2 area codes: 570, 272.

Question 3

Why does Scranton have more than one area code?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

How do you dial a Scranton number?

Accepted Answer

Dial all 10 digits — the area code (570 or 272) followed by the 7-digit local number. From outside the U.S., dial +1, then the area code and number.

Area codes in Scranton, Pennsylvania

Area codes serving Scranton