Figure Out Where Calls Come From
Someone called from 469? That's the Dallas-Fort Worth area. We break down exactly which cities and counties each code covers.
Area Codes People Search the Most
These keep showing up in our search logs week after week
What Can You Do on AllAreaCodes.cloud?
More than just a simple lookup tool
Check What Time It Is There
Before you call back that number from 808 (Hawaii), maybe check if it's 4 AM there. We show you the local time for every code.
See If Others Reported It as Spam
Our users flag sketchy numbers. If that 833 number calling you has 47 spam reports, you probably want to let it go to voicemail.
Look Up Unknown Numbers
Missed a call and curious who it was? Our reverse lookup points you in the right direction without charging you a dime.
Learn the Backstory
Did you know 212 was one of the original area codes from 1947? Some of these numbers have interesting histories going back decades.
Find Related Codes
LA has like five different area codes now. We show you which ones overlap so you understand why your neighbor has a different prefix.
Browse by State
Click your state to see all the area codes there
So What Exactly Is an Area Code Anyway?
You probably dial them every day without thinking about it, but those three digits at the start of a phone number have been around since 1947. Back then, AT&T and Bell Labs came up with the North American Numbering Plan because they needed a way to route long-distance calls automatically instead of having operators manually connect every single call. Pretty clever solution, honestly.
How They Actually Work
When you dial a number, the phone system reads those first three digits to figure out which region to send your call. Think of it like a zip code, but for phone calls instead of mail.
Why Some States Have So Many
California has over 30 area codes. Wyoming has just one. It comes down to population - more people means more phone numbers needed, which means more codes.
They Started With Just 86
The original plan had 86 codes for the whole country. Cell phones changed everything. Now we're past 300 and the NANPA keeps adding more.
People Take Their Numbers With Them
Since 2003, you can keep your number when you move. So that 718 Brooklyn number might belong to someone living in Arizona now. Area codes don't mean what they used to.
Why Should You Care About Any of This?
- Dodging Scam Calls: When you see an unfamiliar area code, a quick search here tells you if it's even a real place. The FCC says Americans get billions of robocalls every year. Knowing your area codes helps.
- Running a Business: If you're selling stuff, having a local area code makes people way more likely to pick up. Nobody answers calls from random states.
- Not Waking People Up: That client in 907 (Alaska) is four hours behind you. That one in 787 (Puerto Rico) is in Atlantic time. Good to know before you dial.
- Satisfying Your Curiosity: Sometimes you just want to know where a call came from. That's totally valid and that's why AllAreaCodes.cloud exists.
Questions We Get Asked a Lot
Straight answers, no fluff
I got a call from a weird area code. How do I find out where it's from?
Just punch those three digits into the search bar up top. We'll tell you the state, the major cities in that area, what time zone they're in, and if other people have flagged numbers from that code as spam. Takes about two seconds.
Can I figure out someone's exact address from their area code?
Nope, and honestly that would be pretty creepy if you could. Area codes just tell you the general region where a number was originally assigned. And since people can keep their numbers when they move now, even that's not guaranteed. Someone with a Chicago 312 number could be living in Miami.
Why do scammers call from so many different area codes?
They spoof numbers to look local because people are more likely to answer calls from their own area code. If you're in Atlanta with a 404 number and see another 404 number calling, you might think it's someone you know. Scammers exploit that. Always be careful with unknown callers even if the area code looks familiar.
What's the deal with cities having multiple area codes?
Population growth. When a region runs out of available phone numbers, they either split the area (some neighborhoods get a new code) or do an overlay where new numbers get a different code but serve the same geography. New York City has something like 10 different codes now. It's wild.
Is the info on AllAreaCodes.cloud actually accurate?
We pull our data from official telecom sources and update regularly. Area code assignments come from NANPA (the North American Numbering Plan Administrator), which is the official body that manages this stuff. If something looks wrong, shoot us a note and we'll fix it.
Area Codes Added in Recent Years
Yep, they're still making new ones
Some Numbers About Our Numbers
300+
Area Codes
Every US code covered
2.4M+
Spam Reports
From real users like you
50
States
Plus DC and territories
6
Time Zones
From Maine to Hawaii
That's Pretty Much It
AllAreaCodes.cloud is free, we don't make you sign up for anything, and we're not going to sell your data. Just search for an area code whenever you need to.