Prefix 412-842 — Pittsburgh Zone 1, PA
- Area code
- 412
- Prefix (NXX)
- 842
- Rate center
- Pittsburgh Zone 1
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Code holder
- CORE COMMUNICATIONS, INC. - PA
- OCN
- 3806
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2018-06-06
- LATA
- 234
The 412-842 prefix belongs to area code 412 and is anchored to the Pittsburgh Zone 1 rate center (PA). In NANP terms, the prefix — or NXX — determines the rate center a number is billed against.
Pittsburgh Zone 1 is part of the Pittsburgh, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area. For routing purposes it sits in LATA 234. Numbers here keep Eastern time.
The assigned code holder is CORE COMMUNICATIONS, INC. - PA, operating company number 3806, assigned June 6, 2018. This is a pooled prefix — expect numbers within it to be split across more than one carrier in 1,000-number blocks.
Caller ID showing 412-842 is not proof the call came from Pittsburgh Zone 1: spoofing and porting both detach numbers from their origin. To verify a caller, hang up and dial the organization's published number, and report suspicious calls to the FTC.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 412-838 | Pittsburgh Suburban Zone 13 | FIDIUM ENTERPRISE SERVICES, LLC |
| 412-839 | Pittsburgh Suburban Zone 13 | ADVANCED TELEPHONE SYS INC DBA HTC COMMUNICATIONS |
| 412-841 | Pittsburgh Zone 1 | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - PA |
| 412-843 | Pittsburgh Suburban Zone 22 | MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC |
| 412-844 | Pittsburgh Zone 8 | HD CARRIER LLC |
| 412-846 | Pittsburgh Zone 1 | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL |
FAQ
Where is 412-842 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Pittsburgh Zone 1 rate center in PA, area code 412. It is part of the Pittsburgh, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 412-842 numbers?
CORE COMMUNICATIONS, INC. - PA 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 412-842 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Pittsburgh Zone 1 businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.