814 Area Code
Covers Erie and nearby communities in Pennsylvania.
(814) 555-0142Area code 814 map
Interactive coverage map for area code 814, centered on Erie, Pennsylvania
42.1292, -80.0851
Open in OpenStreetMapArea code 814 coverage map — centered on Erie. Shaded area shows the approximate reach around the primary city.
814 is the area code for Erie and the surrounding part of Pennsylvania. It reaches roughly 188,000 people across places such as Erie, Altoona, State College, Johnstown and more. The region observes Eastern time, so a number like (814) 555-0142 is on that clock right now. On the ground it spans Erie, Blair, Centre and nearby counties. It is not currently paired with an overlay code. Local calls inside the 814 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 Erie, a map of the 814 coverage area, the places it reaches, nearby and overlay codes, and how to tell a real 814 call from a scam.
Cities covered by 814
Cities & neighborhoods
- Erie
- Altoona
- State College
- Johnstown
Nearby & overlay area codes
Overlay codes (same area)
These share 814’s geography — a number in either code can be on the same street.
814 has no overlay code right now.
Neighboring codes
Codes for adjacent regions and metros.
Is a call from 814 a scam?
Area code 814 serves Erie and the surrounding area, so most calls are ordinary local and business traffic. As everywhere, spam and robocalls do use 814 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 814 number from abroad
Every 814 number is a US/Canada +1 number. From a mobile anywhere, the simplest approach is to dial it in international format:
+1 814 555-0142If 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 1 814 555-0142 - Australia
0011 1 814 555-0142 - Japan
010 1 814 555-0142 - Mexico
00 1 814 555-0142
Within the US and Canada you don’t need any of this — just dial the ten digits 814 555-0142.
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Area code 814: frequently asked questions
Where is the 814 area code located?
The 814 area code is located in Pennsylvania, centered on Erie. It covers Erie, Blair, Centre, Cambria and nearby communities including Erie, Altoona, State College, Johnstown.
What time zone is 814 in?
Area code 814 is in the Eastern time zone (UTC-5 (EST) / UTC-4 (EDT)). You can see the exact current local time for Erie on the live clock above.
What cities use area code 814?
Cities and areas that use 814 include Erie, Altoona, State College, Johnstown. Its primary city is Erie, PA.
Do I need to dial 1 before 814?
You generally do not need to dial a leading 1 for domestic calls to 814. Ten-digit dialing (the 814 code plus the seven-digit number) is the safest habit.
Is 814 a toll-free or scam number?
No — 814 is a normal geographic area code for Erie, not a toll-free code (toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888). A 814 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 814?
Area code 814 does not currently have an overlay code; it is not layered on top of another code in the same area.