Area code 930 covers Evansville and surrounding areas in Indiana. It was activated in 2015 as an overlay of area code 812. Today it shares its territory with overlay code 812. For the full picture, see all Indiana area codes.
| State | Indiana |
|---|---|
| Primary city | Evansville |
| Cities also served | Evansville, Bloomington, Terre Haute, Columbus, New Albany, Jeffersonville, Vincennes, Jasper |
| Time zone | Central (UTC-6 / UTC-5 DST) |
| Year established | March 7, 2015 |
| Original 1947 NPA? | No |
| Parent code | 812 |
| Overlay codes | 812 |
| Currently in use? | Yes, actively assigned |
| Ten-digit dialing required? | Yes |
Cities Served by Area Code 930
Area code 930 serves Southern and south-central Indiana, including the Evansville metro, Indiana portions of the Louisville and Cincinnati metro areas, and cities such as Bloomington, Terre Haute, Columbus, and Vincennes, including the following cities and communities:
- Evansville
- Bloomington
- Terre Haute
- Columbus
- New Albany
- Jeffersonville
- Vincennes
- Jasper
Nearby area codes covering the same broader region include: 812, 317, 463, 765, 219, 260, 574.
How to Get a 930 Phone Number
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- Port an existing 930 number. If you already have a 930 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 930 numbers due to 911 routing rules.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 930 area code still in use?
Yes. 930 is actively assigned to new phone lines in Southern and south-central Indiana, including the Evansville metro, Indiana portions of the Louisville and Cincinnati metro areas, and cities such as Bloomington, Terre Haute, Columbus, and Vincennes.
What is the difference between 930 and 812?
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.
What is the parent area code of 930?
Area code 930 is an overlay of 812. Both codes serve the same region of Indiana.
Can I get a 930 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 930 number from anywhere in the world. The number routes to whatever device or carrier you specify.
Is 930 a scam area code?
No. 930 is a legitimate, active area code for Southern and south-central Indiana, including the Evansville metro, Indiana portions of the Louisville and Cincinnati metro areas, and cities such as Bloomington, Terre Haute, Columbus, and Vincennes. Like any area code, scammers occasionally spoof 930 caller IDs, but the code itself is heavily used by real Indiana businesses, government offices, and residents.
What cities are in the 930 area code?
Area code 930 serves the southern third of Indiana, including Evansville, Bloomington, Terre Haute, Columbus, New Albany, Jeffersonville, Vincennes, and Jasper, among many others.
Is 930 an overlay of 812?
Yes. Area code 930 is a full overlay of area code 812, covering the exact same geographic territory in southern Indiana. Both codes were announced on July 31, 2013, and 930 went into service on March 7, 2015. Ten-digit dialing is required throughout the 812/930 area.
Why was area code 930 created?
By 2013, area code 812 was projected to exhaust its supply of available telephone numbers by 2015, driven by the rapid growth of cell phones and new telecom services. Rather than splitting the geography, regulators chose an overlay, creating 930 to serve the same territory while allowing existing 812 customers to keep their numbers.
What time zone is the 930 area code in?
The 930 area code spans two time zones. Most of the area, including Evansville, observes Central Time (UTC-6 standard / UTC-5 DST). Some eastern portions of the coverage area, including parts of the Louisville and Cincinnati metro areas within Indiana, observe Eastern Time (UTC-5 standard / UTC-4 DST).
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