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570 Area Code

Covers Scranton and nearby communities in Pennsylvania.

Example number(570) 555-0142
Local time in Scranton
5:37:07 PM
Thu, Aug 27·EDT
That’s 4 hours behind you.
Time zone
Eastern
UTC-5 (EST) / UTC-4 (EDT)
Population (est.)
117,000
117,000
Code type
Geographic
Standard area code
Local dialing
10 digits
No leading 1 needed
Coverage

Area code 570 map

Interactive coverage map for area code 570, centered on Scranton, Pennsylvania

41.4092, -75.6649

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Area code 570 coverage map — centered on Scranton. Shaded area shows the approximate reach around the primary city.

Area code 570 coverage map — centered on Scranton. Shaded area shows the approximate reach around the primary city.

Calls tagged with area code 570 come from Scranton and nearby communities in Pennsylvania. It reaches roughly 117,000 people across places such as Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Back Mountain, Hazleton and more. The region observes Eastern time, so a number like (570) 555-0142 is on that clock right now. On the ground it spans Lackawanna, Luzerne, Lycoming. It shares its territory with the overlay code 272, which sit on the exact same map. Because the 570 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. On this page you'll find a live local clock for Scranton, an interactive coverage map, the cities and counties 570 serves, its overlay and neighboring codes, and tips on spotting 570 spam calls.

Coverage

Cities covered by 570

Cities & neighborhoods

  • Scranton
  • Wilkes-Barre
  • Back Mountain
  • Hazleton
  • Williamsport

Counties

  • Lackawanna
  • Luzerne
  • Lycoming

Looking for the broader picture? See all Pennsylvania area codes.

Internal links

Nearby & overlay area codes

Overlay codes (same area)

These share 570’s geography — a number in either code can be on the same street.

Neighboring codes

Codes for adjacent regions and metros.

Safety

Is a call from 570 a scam?

Area code 570 serves Scranton and the surrounding area, so most calls are ordinary local and business traffic. As everywhere, spam and robocalls do use 570 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.

Dialing

Calling a 570 number from abroad

Every 570 number is a US/Canada +1 number. From a mobile anywhere, the simplest approach is to dial it in international format:

+1 570 555-0142

If your phone can’t dial the +, replace it with your country’s exit code, then 1, then the number:

  • UK, Germany, France & most of Europe00 1 570 555-0142
  • Australia0011 1 570 555-0142
  • Japan010 1 570 555-0142
  • Mexico00 1 570 555-0142

Within the US and Canada you don’t need any of this — just dial the ten digits 570 555-0142.

Tools

Reverse phone lookup

Check any US or Canada number to see whether it's a working line, which carrier it sits on, whether it's mobile, landline or VoIP, and roughly where it's registered.

Shows carrier, line type and location. Owner name isn't available here.

Results are for personal, informational use only and may not be used for employment, credit, housing or tenant-screening decisions.

FAQ

Area code 570: frequently asked questions

Where is the 570 area code located?

The 570 area code is located in Pennsylvania, centered on Scranton. It covers Lackawanna, Luzerne, Lycoming and nearby communities including Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Back Mountain, Hazleton, Williamsport.

What time zone is 570 in?

Area code 570 is in the Eastern time zone (UTC-5 (EST) / UTC-4 (EDT)). You can see the exact current local time for Scranton on the live clock above.

What cities use area code 570?

Cities and areas that use 570 include Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Back Mountain, Hazleton, Williamsport. Its primary city is Scranton, PA.

Do I need to dial 1 before 570?

For calls within the US, you do not need to dial a leading 1, but you do need all ten digits: 570 plus the seven-digit number. The 570 area requires ten-digit dialing because more than one area code serves it.

Is 570 a toll-free or scam number?

No — 570 is a normal geographic area code for Scranton, not a toll-free code (toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888). A 570 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 570?

Area code 570 is overlaid by 272, meaning those codes cover the same geographic area.