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US area code · Pennsylvania

570 area code

Where the 570 area code is, its overlay and how to dial a +1 570 number from anywhere.

CoversBack Mountain, PennsylvaniaTime zoneEastern (ET)TypeOverlay
Quick answer

The 570 area code is in Back Mountain, Pennsylvania, United States (Eastern (ET)). To call from abroad: +1 570 555-0123. It is an overlay, so all 10 digits are dialled.

StatePennsylvania
Main areaBack Mountain
Time zoneEastern (ET)
TypeOverlay
10-digit dialingRequired
In service since31-Jul-1998

The 570 area code is a geographic North American Numbering Plan (NANP) code covering Back Mountain, Pennsylvania. It has been in service since 31-Jul-1998 and sits in the Eastern (ET) time zone.

Overlay 570 shares its region

Several area codes cover the same geographic area, so two neighbours can have different codes. Because of the overlay, you must dial all 10 digits (area code + number) even for local calls.

570272717

How to dial a 570 number

From abroad+1 570 555-0123
Within the US / Canada1 570 555-0123
Locally (same area)570 555-0123

Cities in the 570 area code

A 570 number is usually in one of these places in Pennsylvania — 3 counties.

Back MountainHazleton LuzerneScranton LackawannaWilkes-Barre LuzerneWilliamsport Lycoming

Other Pennsylvania area codes

215223267272412445484582610717724814835878

Frequently asked questions

Where is the 570 area code?

The 570 area code is in Back Mountain, Pennsylvania, United States (Eastern (ET)).

Is 570 an overlay area code?

Yes. 570 overlays the same region as 272, 717, so callers dial all 10 digits.

Do I have to dial 10 digits for 570?

Yes — dial the area code plus the seven-digit number.

How do I call a 570 number from another country?

Dial your exit code (or +), then 1, then 570, then the number: +1 570 555-0123.

Source: NANPA numbering plan. An area code covers a region, not a precise address — a 570 number does not pinpoint a street or ZIP code.

Number holders in area code 570

Each prefix (the three digits after the area code) is assigned by NANPA to one telephone company. 798 prefixes are in use in 570, shared by 55 companies. The largest holders:

CompanyPrefixesShare
Verizon Pennsylvania, Inc.15620%
Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless759%
Commonwealth Telephone Company LLC759%
New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC689%
Core Communications, Inc.628%
Level 3 Communications, LLC537%

Source: NANPA central office code assignments. A number keeps its original prefix when it is ported to another carrier.

Complaints about 570 numbers

Reports to the FTC, last 30 days
822
Recorded messages or robocalls
72%
Rank among area codes
#72 of 670
Most reported subjects
Other (260)
Dropped call or no message (84)
Medical & prescriptions (55)

Period Aug 26 – Sep 24, 2026. These are the numbers shown on the caller ID of the reported calls; many are spoofed and do not belong to the real caller.

Source: US Federal Trade Commission, Do Not Call reported calls data (daily files).

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