Area Codes
View an Area Code Map on Google Maps
This free Google Maps Area Code map enables you to find Area Codes for a given address, city or place, or search by Area Code and see its boundaries on an Area Codes map. See Google Maps overlaid with Area Code boundaries anywhere in the U.S and Canada, and optionally also show U.S. cities, townships and counties on the map.
Quickly answer ‘What Area Code is this address in’
To do an Area Code lookup by address or city, type the address or city into the Search places box above the map.
Quick Tips for using this Area Codes map tool
- There are five ways to get started using this Area Codes map tool
- Type an address, city, etc. into the Search places box above the map and choose the one you want from the auto-complete list
- Click the map to see the Area Code(s) for where you clicked (Monthly Contributors also get Dynamic Maps)
- Find a specific Area Code using the Find Area Code box in the upper left corner of the map
- Search using GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) using the Find lat long box in the top right above the map*
- Click the ◉ Use Current Location button in the upper right corner of the map to use your current device location. Click the ◉ Use Current Location button again to automatically update your location every 1, 5 or 10 minutes (Monthly Contributors also get an option to update every several seconds, shown as ◉A for Active).**
- Check the Show labels checkbox in the lower left corner of the map to see the Area Code labels on the map
- Use the SHOW OTHER LAYERS panel in the lower left corner of the map to show county lines, US city limits, US civil townships and US ZIP Codes on the map, overlaid on the Area Code map.
- Save your map or Share it with others
Learn More
- Create custom map overlays above, and explore Selection Tools and Census data below
- Review additional usage tips, coverage notes, sources and disclaimers below
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* You can search using various formats of latitude longitude, including degrees, minutes and seconds; degrees and decimal minutes; or decimal degrees
** The ◉ Use Current Location button will be more accurate on smartphones and other devices containing a GPS; desktop browsers typically show an approximate location
Why would you need a map with Area Code boundaries?
Here are several example uses for Area Codes on Google Maps (see disclaimer):
- Business and Marketing Strategy: Companies can target specific Area Codes for localized marketing campaigns or customer outreach based on regional demographics.
- Relocation Planning: Individuals moving to a new city or state can understand the Area Codes they’ll encounter and make necessary telecommunication adjustments.
- Emergency and Service Response: Utility and service providers can quickly identify affected regions during outages or for maintenance based on Area Codes.
- Education and Training: Telecommunication courses and training programs can use Area Code maps as educational tools for understanding the evolution and distribution of phone networks.
- Media Studies: Understanding Area Code boundaries can provide context for regional media buys.
Census Bureau Statistics
Click the Census links above the map to show the following Census demographic data for the feature the blue pin is located in
Selection Tools: Find Area Codes by radius or by drawing a line or shape
- Click the Selection Tools button in the lower left corner of the map
- – RADIUS SELECT: To find Area Codes within a radius, specify the mileage in the “Optional radius select” box, then use the Point “Add a marker” tool to drop the center point of the radius*
– SELECT USING A LINE OR SHAPE: To find Area Codes that touch a line or a shape you draw, use the Line tool or Shape tool to draw the shape, double-clicking when finished*
– SELECT WITHIN DISTANCE OF A LINE OR SHAPE (also known as a buffer): To find Area Codes that are within a distance of a line or a shape you draw, first specify the mileage in the “Optional radius select” box, then use the Line tool or Shape tool to draw the shape, double-clicking when finished* - The Area Codes will be highlighted and listed in a “Results from map” box below the map, where you can copy the selected Area Codes for use in a spreadsheet or other document
– Optionally, keep drawing shapes to select more Area Codes - When you are finished selecting Area Codes, click the “Done Selecting” button in the lower left corner of the map
* Area Codes will get selected if any part of the shape you draw (or applied radius or buffer) falls within the Area Code
FAQs for Area Codes
How do you see Google Maps with Area Code boundaries? Just follow the quick steps above and you will see the borders for U.S. and Canadian Area Codes displayed on a fully-interactive Google Map.
Additional Usage Tips
- Be sure to read the Quick Tips above on how to use this map tool
- In the upper right corner of the map, you can switch the map between Map view (with optional Terrain), Satellite view or POI view (points of interest)
- As you zoom in, highways, roads and other map features are also shown on this Area Code map
- The Search places box uses a standard Google Maps geocoding engine, therefore you can type street addresses, road names, points of interest, etc. to see what city that location is part of
– Note that typing an address will zoom in the map very close, whereas typing a city or county by itself will show you a map with a wider view - Because the map layers are complex, some boundaries will not be shown if you are zoomed out too far
- Search the FAQs for more detailed help
Coverage Notes
- Area Code Boundaries represent the geographic telephone Area Codes, also known as Numbering Plan Areas (NPAs), for the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) area which includes the following countries: United States and its territories and possessions, Canada, Bermuda, Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, the Bahamas, Barbados, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Dominica, the Dominican Republic, Grenada, Jamaica, Montserrat, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, and Turks & Caicos. Excluded from this dataset are Area Codes considered to be non-geographic NPAs (Area Codes designating a specific service rather than a specific geographic area), such as toll-free Area Codes which encompass the entire NANP area
Sources
- Homeland Infrastructure Foundation-Level Data, U.S. Department of Homeland Security: public data
DISCLAIMER
Accuracy and Limitations: The information provided by this map tool has been obtained from various public data sources shown in the Sources box above. These sources have varying degrees of reliability and completeness and are subject to change over time. Additionally, while the latitude and longitude values displayed by the map marker suggest a high degree of precision, you should be aware that the underlying Google Maps and source data may not reflect this level of accuracy nor precision.No Legal or Surveying Use: Due to these potential inaccuracies, this tool is not intended for, and must not be used for, legal, surveying, or any critical decision-making purposes. The information is provided on an as-is basis for general reference and entertainment purposes only. For specific inquiries regarding data accuracy or fitness for use, please consult the original data sources. For decisions requiring precise location data, consult the appropriate government or other authoritative sources, and seek professional legal advice.
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