Area code 812 covers Evansville and surrounding areas in Indiana. It is one of the original 86 area codes established by AT&T in 1947. Today it shares its territory with overlay code 930. For the full picture, see all Indiana area codes.
| State | Indiana |
|---|---|
| Primary city | Evansville |
| Cities also served | Evansville, Bloomington, Terre Haute, Columbus, Jeffersonville, New Albany, Vincennes, Seymour |
| Time zone | Eastern / Central (UTC-5 / UTC-4 DST (Eastern); UTC-6 / UTC-5 DST (Central, western fringe)) |
| Year established | January 1, 1947 |
| Original 1947 NPA? | Yes |
| Overlay codes | 930 |
| Currently in use? | Yes, actively assigned |
| Ten-digit dialing required? | Yes |
Cities Served by Area Code 812
Area code 812 serves Southern and south-central Indiana, including the Indiana portions of the Louisville and Cincinnati metropolitan areas, including the following cities and communities:
- Evansville
- Bloomington
- Terre Haute
- Columbus
- Jeffersonville
- New Albany
- Vincennes
- Seymour
Nearby area codes covering the same broader region include: 317, 463, 765, 219, 574, 260.
How to Get a 812 Phone Number
There are three ways to get a phone number with the 812 area code, each suited to a different need:
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- Port an existing 812 number. If you already have a 812 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 Indiana sometimes can’t accept inbound ports of 812 numbers due to 911 routing rules.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 812 area code still in use?
Yes. 812 is actively assigned to new phone lines in Southern and south-central Indiana, including the Indiana portions of the Louisville and Cincinnati metropolitan areas.
What is the difference between 812 and 930?
Today they share the same geographic territory in Indiana. New phone lines in the area may be assigned either code. The two codes work identically for calling, billing, and service.
Can I get a 812 number if I don't live in Indiana?
Yes. Phone numbers are no longer tied to a physical address. With VoIP service or a number broker, you can hold a 812 number from anywhere in the world. The number routes to whatever device or carrier you specify.
Is 812 a scam area code?
No. 812 is a legitimate, active area code for Southern and south-central Indiana, including the Indiana portions of the Louisville and Cincinnati metropolitan areas. Like any area code, scammers occasionally spoof 812 caller IDs, but the code itself is heavily used by real Indiana businesses, government offices, and residents.
What cities are in the 812 area code?
Area code 812 covers the southern third of Indiana, including Evansville, Bloomington, Terre Haute, Columbus, Jeffersonville, New Albany, Vincennes, and Seymour, among many others.
What is the overlay code for 812?
Area code 930 is the overlay for 812. It was placed into service on March 7, 2015, and covers the exact same geographic territory. Ten-digit dialing is required for all local calls in the 812/930 region.
How old is the 812 area code?
Area code 812 is one of the original 86 area codes created under the North American Numbering Plan. It went into service on January 1, 1947, and served the southern third of Indiana without boundary changes for nearly seven decades — one of the few original codes to maintain its original footprint that long.
Does area code 812 cover part of Kentucky?
Yes. A small section of Kentucky immediately adjacent to Evansville and north of the Ohio River falls within the 812/930 numbering plan area.
Related Reading
- How Are Area Codes Assigned?
- Why the Right Area Code Matters
- When Did We Start Using Area Codes?
- How Many Area Codes Are In the US?
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