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Erie, PA Area Codes
Erie is served by 2 area codes (582, 814). Here's which is original, which are overlays, and how to pick one for a new local number.
Last updated October 1, 2026
Area codes serving Erie
Erie sits in Pennsylvania, part of the Northeast region and the Eastern Time zone. Its numbers are spread across an overlay of 2 codes that all cover the same ground: 582, 814.
The original code is 814 (in service since 1947). As the area ran low on numbers, regulators added overlay codes on top instead of splitting the city, so longtime residents kept their numbers while new lines received a newer code.
| Code | Area served | In service |
|---|---|---|
| 582 | Western and central Pennsylvania, including Erie, Altoona, State College and Johnstown | May 1, 2021 |
| 814 | Western and central Pennsylvania, including Erie, Altoona, State College and Johnstown | January 1, 1947 |
Nearby cities sharing these area codes
- Altoona
- State College
- Johnstown
- Meadville
- DuBois
- Bradford
- Warren
- Oil City
- Clearfield
- Huntingdon
- St. Marys
- Bedford
- Somerset
How to pick an area code for a new number
When you activate a new line in Erie, the carrier assigns whichever code has numbers available — you usually can't choose. If a specific code matters to you (for example the prestige of 814), ask the carrier whether any blocks remain, or request a number transfer. All codes here dial identically and cost the same.
Dialing in Erie
Because Erie is an overlay area, 10-digit dialing is mandatory: always dial the area code plus the seven-digit number, even for a neighbor. See 10-digit dialing and overlay area codes for the background. For every code in Pennsylvania, visit the Pennsylvania area codes page.
Quick answers
Erie area code FAQ
What area codes does Erie use?
Erie, PA is served by 2 area codes: 582, 814.
Which is the original Erie area code?
814 is the original code for Erie, in service since 1947; the others were added later for more numbers.
Do I need to dial the area code in Erie?
Yes. With multiple overlapping codes, 10-digit dialing is required for every call in this area.