Prefix 412-229 — Pittsburgh Suburban Zone 22, PA
- Area code
- 412
- Prefix (NXX)
- 229
- Rate center
- Pittsburgh Suburban Zone 22
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Code holder
- PAETEC ITEL, LLC
- OCN
- 829J
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2001-07-19
- LATA
- 234
412-229 identifies a block of numbers in Pittsburgh Suburban Zone 22, PA, within the 412 area code. Every US prefix is tied to exactly one rate center; this one is Pittsburgh Suburban Zone 22.
The rate center lies in the Pittsburgh, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area. The serving LATA is 234. Local time follows the Eastern zone.
Treat the on-screen number as a hint, not evidence — 412-229 can be spoofed like any US prefix. If a call feels off, verify through an official callback number and file a complaint with the FCC or FTC.
Code-holder of record: PAETEC ITEL, LLC (OCN 829J), assigned July 19, 2001. The prefix is pooled: its ten thousands-blocks can be shared among several carriers, so different 412-229 numbers may be served by different companies.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 412-226 | Clairton | TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - PA |
| 412-227 | Pittsburgh Zone 1 | VERIZON PENNSYLVANIA, INC. |
| 412-228 | Pittsburgh Zone 1 | CITYNET PENNSYLVANIA, LLC - PA |
| 412-230 | Pittsburgh Zone 1 | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL |
| 412-231 | Pittsburgh Zone 1 | VERIZON PENNSYLVANIA, INC. |
| 412-232 | Pittsburgh Zone 1 | VERIZON PENNSYLVANIA, INC. |
FAQ
Where is 412-229 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Pittsburgh Suburban Zone 22 rate center in PA, area code 412. It is part of the Pittsburgh, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 412-229 numbers?
PAETEC ITEL, LLC holds the code, but the prefix is pooled — individual thousands-blocks can be assigned to other carriers, and numbers may be ported to any provider.
Is a call from 412-229 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Pittsburgh Suburban Zone 22 businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.