Area Codes

Area Code Lookup - Search for area codes by city/town or state. Site works best for cities and towns with populations greater than 20,000.

Area Code Maps - The North American Number Plan Administration provides a clickable U.S. area code map and a link to the Canadian Area Code Map.

Planned Area Codes - A table lists area codes that have been assigned and announced, but not yet implemented.

Area Code Info - This site touts itself as "Your First & Best Source of Area Code Information." In addition to the information you would expect, such as area code searches and maps, there's a section devoted to FUN! Try the "Phone Spell" game; put in your phone number and see what it spells!

History of Area Codes - In addition to a brief history of area codes this site discusses topics of current interest, including area code exhaustion and number portability.

FCC Area Code Administration - Learn about the FCC's role in administering area codes, including a fact sheet, consumer advisories, news releases and notices of proposed rulemaking.

Area Code Format - New Millennium Consulting provides a brief explanation of how telephone numbers are formatted in World Zone 1 (United States, Canada, Mexico and Caribbean countries).

Area Code Trivia - This website boasts "absolutely useless trivia" about area codes in a quick-read, bullet-style format.

International Calling Codes - From Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, you will find a comprehensive listing of international calling codes.

Canadian Area Codes - The Canadian Numbering Administrator offers a colorful, easy-to-read map of area codes in Canada.

International Calling Search - Enter the country you're calling from and the country you're calling to, press submit, and this website will show you how to make your international call.