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570 Area Code
The 570 area code is a telephone area code in Pennsylvania, covering Scranton and the surrounding area. It lies in the Eastern Time zone.
Last updated June 5, 2026
Where is the 570 area code?
570 serves Scranton and nearby communities in Pennsylvania. In the wider directory it sits in the Northeast region.
Dialing 570
Scranton is currently served by the single area code 570. Ten-digit dialing (area code + seven-digit number) always works and is increasingly the norm nationwide; some local calls may still connect with seven digits. If a future overlay is added, 10-digit dialing would become mandatory.
History of the 570 area code
570 is a geographic area code serving Scranton and the surrounding part of Pennsylvania. It was added after the original 1947 plan as telephone demand grew. For how codes are created, split, and overlaid, see how area codes work.
Is 570 a scam or spam risk?
570 is a legitimate geographic area code, not a premium or toll line, so a call from it costs you nothing extra. That said, scammers frequently spoof real local area codes to look familiar on caller ID. A genuine 570 number on your screen is no guarantee the caller is local or trustworthy. See spam & scam-risk area codes for how spoofing works and how to respond.
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570 area code FAQ
Where is the 570 area code?
The 570 area code is in Pennsylvania, serving Scranton and the surrounding area in the Northeast region.
What time zone is 570 in?
570 is in the Eastern Time zone.
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 570?
Ten-digit dialing always works, and many areas now require it; some local calls in this area may still connect with seven digits.
Is 570 a toll-free or premium code?
No. 570 is a standard geographic area code, so calling it costs the same as any local or long-distance call on your plan. Toll-free calls use 800, 888, 877, 866, 855, 844 or 833.