812 Area Code
Covers Evansville and nearby communities in Indiana.
(812) 555-0142Area code 812 map
Interactive coverage map for area code 812, centered on Evansville, Indiana
37.9748, -87.5559
Open in OpenStreetMapArea code 812 coverage map — centered on Evansville. Shaded area shows the approximate reach around the primary city.
Area code 812 is a telephone area code in Indiana, anchored on Evansville. It reaches roughly 356,000 people across places such as Evansville, Bloomington, Terre Haute, Jeffersonville and more. The region observes Central time, so a number like (812) 555-0142 is on that clock right now. On the ground it spans Vanderburgh, Monroe, Vigo and nearby counties. It shares its territory with the overlay code 930, which sit on the exact same map. Because the 812 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. Scroll on for a real-time clock, an area map, the cities and counties inside 812, its related area codes, and practical advice on 812 robocalls and caller-ID spoofing.
Cities covered by 812
Cities & neighborhoods
- Evansville
- Bloomington
- Terre Haute
- Jeffersonville
- Columbus
- Clarksville
- New Albany
Counties
- Vanderburgh
- Monroe
- Vigo
- Clark
- Bartholomew
- Floyd
Looking for the broader picture? See all Indiana area codes.
Nearby & overlay area codes
Overlay codes (same area)
These share 812’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 812 a scam?
Area code 812 serves Evansville and the surrounding area, so most calls are ordinary local and business traffic. As everywhere, spam and robocalls do use 812 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 812 number from abroad
Every 812 number is a US/Canada +1 number. From a mobile anywhere, the simplest approach is to dial it in international format:
+1 812 555-0142If 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 1 812 555-0142 - Australia
0011 1 812 555-0142 - Japan
010 1 812 555-0142 - Mexico
00 1 812 555-0142
Within the US and Canada you don’t need any of this — just dial the ten digits 812 555-0142.
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.
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Area code 812: frequently asked questions
Where is the 812 area code located?
The 812 area code is located in Indiana, centered on Evansville. It covers Vanderburgh, Monroe, Vigo, Clark, Bartholomew, Floyd and nearby communities including Evansville, Bloomington, Terre Haute, Jeffersonville, Columbus, Clarksville.
What time zone is 812 in?
Area code 812 is in the Central time zone (UTC-6 (CST) / UTC-5 (CDT)). You can see the exact current local time for Evansville on the live clock above.
What cities use area code 812?
Cities and areas that use 812 include Evansville, Bloomington, Terre Haute, Jeffersonville, Columbus, Clarksville. Its primary city is Evansville, IN.
Do I need to dial 1 before 812?
For calls within the US, you do not need to dial a leading 1, but you do need all ten digits: 812 plus the seven-digit number. The 812 area requires ten-digit dialing because more than one area code serves it.
Is 812 a toll-free or scam number?
No — 812 is a normal geographic area code for Evansville, not a toll-free code (toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888). A 812 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 812?
Area code 812 is overlaid by 930, meaning those codes cover the same geographic area.