The 814 area code generally serves the central portion of Pennsylvania. The 814 area code extends in a northerly direction toward the New York State border, in a westerly direction toward the Ohio state border, and in a southerly direction toward the Maryland state border.

Are they changing the 814 area code?

The April 3, 2021, beginning of mandatory 10-digit dialing marks the next major step toward the arrival of a new “overlay” area code – 582 – which will eventually serve side-by-side with the current 814 area code.

Why do we have to dial 814?

The 814 area code was established in 1947 and is one of Pennsylvania's four original area codes. 814 is the largest area code in the state, geographically, and the only area that hasn't already received an additional area code overlay to replenish its dwindling supply of phone numbers.