Area codes in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania uses 2 area codes — 570 and 272. The main Wilkes-Barre area code is 570.
Area codes serving Wilkes-Barre
Phone numbers in Wilkes-Barre are written as ten digits — for example (570) 555-0190 — and fall in the Eastern Time zone.
How Wilkes-Barre came to have 2 area codes
The original Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre?
The main area code for Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania is 570. Wilkes-Barre is now served by 2 area codes in total: 570, 272.
How many area codes does Wilkes-Barre have?
Wilkes-Barre has 2 area codes: 570, 272.
Why does Wilkes-Barre have more than one area code?
As Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre 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.