The area code 814 is located in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Area code 814 serves Erie, Pennsylvania, and a wide stretch of northwestern and central Pennsylvania along Lake Erie and the Allegheny Mountains. It is one of the state’s largest calling regions by land area and connects lakefront communities with college towns and historic railroad cities. Area code 814 was created in 1947 as part of the original North American Numbering Plan and later received the 582 overlay, which means 10-digit dialing is now required for local calls. Erie’s shoreline and Presque Isle State Park make this area code a gateway to Lake Erie recreation and regional commerce.
Major cities and communities in the 814/582 region include:
From the Allegheny National Forest in the north to rail landmarks near Altoona, the 814 area code covers well-known sites and travel corridors like I-79 and I-80. Erie anchors the northern edge with shipping, health care, and tourism, while State College adds a strong education and sports scene. This mix gives the area code a broad reach across business, outdoor recreation, and college life.
“Area code 814 was assigned in 1947 and is overlaid by 582,” — North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA).
Helpful notes: 814/582 phone numbers follow Eastern Time (ET), and both landlines and mobile phones use these codes. Because of the overlay, dialing the area code is required for all local calls, and new numbers may be assigned 582 even in places long known as 814. Landmarks like Presque Isle, Altoona’s Horseshoe Curve, and the Johnstown Inclined Plane make the region easy to recognize when a call comes from an 814 or 582 number.