Key points about the 215 area code
- The 215 area code serves Philadelphia and nearby suburbs.
- It uses Eastern Time (UTC-5 standard, UTC-4 in summer).
- 215 is one of the original 1947 area codes.
- It is overlaid by 267 and 445, so ten-digit dialing applies.
- Philadelphia is the largest city in this code.
215 area code at a glance
| Region | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Country | United States |
| Time zone | Eastern Time (ET) |
| UTC offset | UTC-5 / UTC-4 (DST) |
| In service since | 1947 |
| Overlay codes | 267, 445 |
| Largest city | Philadelphia |
Where is the 215 area code?
The 215 area code is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. The 215 area code covers Philadelphia and its immediate suburbs in southeastern Pennsylvania, United States. It uses the Eastern Time Zone and is one of the original 1947 area codes, now overlaid by 267 and 445.
The Philadelphia code sits near the New Jersey state line. For a neighbouring northern New Jersey code, see the 551 area code (Northeastern New Jersey).
What time zone is the 215 area code in?
The 215 area code follows Eastern Time (ET). In practice that means UTC-5 (EST) and UTC-4 during daylight saving (EDT).
History of the 215 area code
The 215 area code was one of the original numbering plan areas created in 1947 and has always been tied to the Philadelphia area. As the city and its suburbs added lines, the 267 overlay arrived in 1997 and the 445 overlay followed in 2018. Both share the same footprint as 215, which is why callers in the area dial all ten digits.
Nearby area codes
| Area code | Region |
|---|---|
| 267 / 445 | Overlays covering the same Philadelphia region |
| 610 / 484 | Western and northern Philadelphia suburbs |
| 609 | Southern New Jersey, across the river |
| 302 | Delaware, to the south |
Cities covered by the 215 area code
| City | Approx. population |
|---|---|
| Philadelphia | Around 1,550,000 |
| Abington | Around 56,000 |
| Norristown | Around 35,000 |
| Levittown | Around 52,000 |
| Jenkintown | Around 4,500 |
Largest telephone carriers
The main networks providing service across the 215 area code include:
- Verizon
- AT&T
- T-Mobile
- Comcast (Xfinity Mobile)
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