Prefix 412-846 — Pittsburgh Zone 1, PA
- Area code
- 412
- Prefix (NXX)
- 846
- Rate center
- Pittsburgh Zone 1
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Code holder
- NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL
- OCN
- 6534
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2025-09-25
- LATA
- 234
The 412-846 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.
NANPA's central-office code records list NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL (OCN 6534) as the code holder, assigned September 25, 2025. Because 412-846 participates in thousands-block pooling, individual 1,000-number blocks may belong to other carriers than the code holder.
Caller ID showing 412-846 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 412-842 | Pittsburgh Zone 1 | CORE COMMUNICATIONS, INC. - PA |
| 412-843 | Pittsburgh Suburban Zone 22 | MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC |
| 412-844 | Pittsburgh Zone 8 | HD CARRIER LLC |
| 412-847 | Pittsburgh Suburban Zone 17 | FIDIUM ENTERPRISE SERVICES, LLC |
| 412-848 | Pittsburgh Zone 1 | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - PA |
| 412-849 | Pittsburgh Zone 1 | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - PA |
FAQ
Where is 412-846 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 412-846 numbers?
NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL 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 412-846 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.