The local area codes for Pittsburgh
| Code | Main places | Since | Overlay | Time zone | Exhaust |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 412 | Clairton, Elizabeth, Pittsburgh Suburban and more | 1947 | 878 | Eastern time | 2038 |
| 724 | Aliquippa, Ambridge, Apollo and more | 1998 | 878 | Eastern time | 2072 |
| 878 | Aliquippa, Ambridge, Apollo and more | 2001 | 412 and 724 | Eastern time | 2072 |
Source: NANPA public reports dated 11/01/2026, namely the area code report along with the rate-centre report; the exhaust year comes out of the NANPA projections 2026-1 (April 2026). We are not an official NANPA site.
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Get a number in Pittsburgh
You can reach a Pittsburgh number by one of two routes. Your plan comes with a new number from the provider, selected at sign-up out of the numbers it holds in that code. Numbers a seller already holds, often with a pattern, get listed for a one-time price, and you move the number to a provider afterwards.
Providers ranked by first-year cost
| Provider | Cheapest plan | First year | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
 Free app | Basic (Just for me), free | $0 | Open Google Voice |
 Free app | Free plan, free | $0 | Open TextNow |
 Developer API | Pay-as-you-go local number, $1.15 a month | $13.80 | Open Twilio |
 Second-number app | Standard, $3.99 a month billed yearly | $47.99 | Open Burner |
 Toll-free specialist | Solo, $6.99 a month billed yearly | $84 | Open UniTel Voice |
 Second-number app | Deluxe (local number), $6.99 a month billed yearly | $102.88 | Open GoDaddy Conversations (formerly Smartline) |
Sellers that list local numbers
| Seller | What it sells | Listed price | Monthly fee | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Marketplace | Local numbers | From $9 one-time | None stated | Search at Exclusive Digits |
 Marketplace | Local and toll-free | From $9.95 one-time | $2.99 a month | Search at NumberBarn |
 Number broker | Local and toll-free | From $99 one-time | None stated | Search at RingBoost |
 Number broker | Local and toll-free | From $100 one-time | None stated | Search at PhoneNumberExpert |
| 212areacode.comNumber broker | Local numbers | From $150 one-time | None stated | Search at 212areacode.com |
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Pittsburgh area code questions
Which area code does Pittsburgh use?
Pittsburgh numbers come from three codes: 412, 724 and 878. Any of the three codes can supply a new number, since they overlay one another.
Which Pittsburgh area code is the original?
The 412 code has been in service since 1947.
For a local call in Pittsburgh, do I dial the area code?
Yes, you use 10-digit dialling.