724 Area Code
Covers New Castle and nearby communities in Pennsylvania.
(724) 555-0142Area code 724 map
Interactive coverage map for area code 724, centered on New Castle, Pennsylvania
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Open in OpenStreetMapArea code 724 coverage map — centered on New Castle. Shaded area shows the approximate reach around the primary city.
Area code 724 is a telephone area code in Pennsylvania, anchored on New Castle. It covers communities such as New Castle, Monroeville, Plum, Upper Saint Clair and more across Pennsylvania. The region observes Eastern time, so a number like (724) 555-0142 is on that clock right now. On the ground it spans Lawrence, Allegheny. It is not currently paired with an overlay code. Local calls inside the 724 area can generally be placed with ten digits, and you do not need a leading 1 for domestic calls. Keep reading for the current local time in New Castle, a map of the 724 coverage area, the places it reaches, nearby and overlay codes, and how to tell a real 724 call from a scam.
Cities covered by 724
Cities & neighborhoods
- New Castle
- Monroeville
- Plum
- Upper Saint Clair
Nearby & overlay area codes
Overlay codes (same area)
These share 724’s geography — a number in either code can be on the same street.
724 has no overlay code right now.
Neighboring codes
Codes for adjacent regions and metros.
Is a call from 724 a scam?
Area code 724 serves New Castle and the surrounding area, so most calls are ordinary local and business traffic. As everywhere, spam and robocalls do use 724 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 724 number from abroad
Every 724 number is a US/Canada +1 number. From a mobile anywhere, the simplest approach is to dial it in international format:
+1 724 555-0142If 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 1 724 555-0142 - Australia
0011 1 724 555-0142 - Japan
010 1 724 555-0142 - Mexico
00 1 724 555-0142
Within the US and Canada you don’t need any of this — just dial the ten digits 724 555-0142.
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Area code 724: frequently asked questions
Where is the 724 area code located?
The 724 area code is located in Pennsylvania, centered on New Castle. It covers Lawrence, Allegheny and nearby communities including New Castle, Monroeville, Plum, Upper Saint Clair.
What time zone is 724 in?
Area code 724 is in the Eastern time zone (UTC-5 (EST) / UTC-4 (EDT)). You can see the exact current local time for New Castle on the live clock above.
What cities use area code 724?
Cities and areas that use 724 include New Castle, Monroeville, Plum, Upper Saint Clair. Its primary city is New Castle, PA.
Do I need to dial 1 before 724?
You generally do not need to dial a leading 1 for domestic calls to 724. Ten-digit dialing (the 724 code plus the seven-digit number) is the safest habit.
Is 724 a toll-free or scam number?
No — 724 is a normal geographic area code for New Castle, not a toll-free code (toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888). A 724 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 724?
Area code 724 does not currently have an overlay code; it is not layered on top of another code in the same area.