412 Area Code
Covers Pittsburgh and nearby communities in Pennsylvania.
(412) 555-0142Area code 412 map
Interactive coverage map for area code 412, centered on Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Open in OpenStreetMapArea code 412 coverage map — centered on Pittsburgh. Shaded area shows the approximate reach around the primary city.
Area code 412 is a telephone area code in Pennsylvania, anchored on Pittsburgh. It reaches roughly 306,000 people across places such as Pittsburgh, Bethel Park, McKeesport, Monroeville and more. The region observes Eastern time, so a number like (412) 555-0142 is on that clock right now. On the ground it spans Allegheny. It shares its territory with the overlay code 878, which sit on the exact same map. Because the 412 region uses more than one area code, you must dial all ten digits — area code included — even for a local call. You do not, however, need to dial a leading 1 for calls within the US and Canada. Keep reading for the current local time in Pittsburgh, a map of the 412 coverage area, the places it reaches, nearby and overlay codes, and how to tell a real 412 call from a scam.
Cities covered by 412
Cities & neighborhoods
- Pittsburgh
- Bethel Park
- McKeesport
- Monroeville
- Mount Lebanon
- Penn Hills
- Plum
- Upper Saint Clair
- West Mifflin
Nearby & overlay area codes
Overlay codes (same area)
These share 412’s geography — a number in either code can be on the same street.
Neighboring codes
Codes for adjacent regions and metros.
Is a call from 412 a scam?
Area code 412 serves Pittsburgh and the surrounding area, so most calls are ordinary local and business traffic. As everywhere, spam and robocalls do use 412 numbers, frequently by spoofing a local-looking caller ID to boost pickup rates. The area code itself tells you nothing about who is really calling, so judge the call by what's said, not the number.
Red flags to watch for
- Pressure to act right now, or threats of arrest, fines, or service being cut off.
- Requests to pay with gift cards, wire transfer, crypto, or a payment app.
- Asking for passwords, one-time codes, your SSN, or full card/bank numbers.
- A robocall or recording, or a number that won’t let you call back.
When unsure, hang up and call the organization back on a number you look up yourself.
Calling a 412 number from abroad
Every 412 number is a US/Canada +1 number. From a mobile anywhere, the simplest approach is to dial it in international format:
+1 412 555-0142If your phone can’t dial the +, replace it with your country’s exit code, then 1, then the number:
- UK, Germany, France & most of Europe
00 1 412 555-0142 - Australia
0011 1 412 555-0142 - Japan
010 1 412 555-0142 - Mexico
00 1 412 555-0142
Within the US and Canada you don’t need any of this — just dial the ten digits 412 555-0142.
Reverse phone lookup
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Area code 412: frequently asked questions
Where is the 412 area code located?
The 412 area code is located in Pennsylvania, centered on Pittsburgh. It covers Allegheny and nearby communities including Pittsburgh, Bethel Park, McKeesport, Monroeville, Mount Lebanon, Penn Hills.
What time zone is 412 in?
Area code 412 is in the Eastern time zone (UTC-5 (EST) / UTC-4 (EDT)). You can see the exact current local time for Pittsburgh on the live clock above.
What cities use area code 412?
Cities and areas that use 412 include Pittsburgh, Bethel Park, McKeesport, Monroeville, Mount Lebanon, Penn Hills. Its primary city is Pittsburgh, PA.
Do I need to dial 1 before 412?
For calls within the US, you do not need to dial a leading 1, but you do need all ten digits: 412 plus the seven-digit number. The 412 area requires ten-digit dialing because more than one area code serves it.
Is 412 a toll-free or scam number?
No — 412 is a normal geographic area code for Pittsburgh, not a toll-free code (toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888). A 412 number is not inherently a scam, but the code can be spoofed. See the spam-call section above for how to tell.
What are the overlay area codes for 412?
Area code 412 is overlaid by 878, meaning those codes cover the same geographic area.