Area code 724 covers New Castle and surrounding areas in Pennsylvania. It was activated in 1998 as an overlay of area code 412. Today it shares its territory with overlay code 878.
| State | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Primary city | New Castle |
| Cities also served | New Castle, Greensburg, Washington, Butler, Uniontown, Hermitage, Latrobe, Cranberry Township |
| Time zone | Eastern (UTC-5 / UTC-4 DST) |
| Year established | February 1, 1998 |
| Original 1947 NPA? | No |
| Parent code | 412 |
| Overlay codes | 878 |
| Currently in use? | Yes, actively assigned |
| Ten-digit dialing required? | Yes |
Cities Served by Area Code 724
Area code 724 serves Western and southwestern Pennsylvania suburbs surrounding Pittsburgh, including Lawrence, Beaver, Butler, Westmoreland, Washington, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, and Armstrong counties, including the following cities and communities:
- New Castle
- Greensburg
- Washington
- Butler
- Uniontown
- Hermitage
- Latrobe
- Cranberry Township
Nearby area codes covering the same broader region include: 412, 878.
How to Get a 724 Phone Number
There are three ways to get a phone number with the 724 area code, each suited to a different need:
- Buy from a premium-number specialist. Companies that hold curated inventories of specific area codes can sell you a 724 number directly, often with a one-time fee and ownership transferred to you (no recurring carrier fees). This is the option for picking a specific memorable number, or for getting an area code that most carriers won’t let you request. Contact us about a 724 number.
- Sign up with a VoIP carrier. Voice-over-IP services (such as Google Voice, OpenPhone, Grasshopper, and many others) can typically provision a 724 number on request, especially for active overlay codes. You won’t usually get to pick the specific number, but you’ll get a working line in the area code. This is the cheapest option for anyone who doesn’t need a particular number.
- Port an existing 724 number. If you already have a 724 phone number with another carrier, you can transfer it (port it) to a new service provider while keeping the number. This works for landlines, cell phones, and VoIP services, though landlines outside of Pennsylvania sometimes can’t accept inbound ports of 724 numbers due to 911 routing rules.
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Browse 724 Numbers →Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 724 area code still in use?
Yes. 724 is actively assigned to new phone lines in Western and southwestern Pennsylvania suburbs surrounding Pittsburgh, including Lawrence, Beaver, Butler, Westmoreland, Washington, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, and Armstrong counties.
What is the difference between 724 and 878?
Today they share the same geographic territory in Pennsylvania. New phone lines in the area may be assigned either code. The two codes work identically for calling, billing, and service.
What is the parent area code of 724?
Area code 724 is an overlay of 412. Both codes serve the same region of Pennsylvania.
Can I get a 724 number if I don't live in Pennsylvania?
Yes. Phone numbers are no longer tied to a physical address. With VoIP service or a number broker, you can hold a 724 number from anywhere in the world. The number routes to whatever device or carrier you specify.
Is 724 a scam area code?
No. 724 is a legitimate, active area code for Western and southwestern Pennsylvania suburbs surrounding Pittsburgh, including Lawrence, Beaver, Butler, Westmoreland, Washington, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, and Armstrong counties. Like any area code, scammers occasionally spoof 724 caller IDs, but the code itself is heavily used by real Pennsylvania businesses, government offices, and residents.
What cities are in the 724 area code?
Major cities include New Castle, Greensburg, Washington, Butler, Uniontown, Hermitage, Latrobe, Cranberry Township, Kittanning, Sharon, Waynesburg, and Ellwood City, spanning parts of fourteen counties in western and southwestern Pennsylvania.
Where did area code 724 come from?
Area code 724 was split from area code 412 on February 1, 1998. The Pittsburgh metro core retained 412, while the surrounding communities in southwestern Pennsylvania received the new 724 NPA.
Does the 724 area code require ten-digit dialing?
Yes. Since area code 878 was added as an overlay for both 724 and 412 on August 17, 2001, ten-digit dialing has been mandatory throughout southwestern Pennsylvania.
What is the overlay for area code 724?
Area code 878 is the overlay for 724. It was activated August 17, 2001, and covers the same geographic territory as 724. The first 878 numbers in the 724 territory were not actually assigned until April 2013, after 724 central office codes were exhausted.
