Area code 812
Area code 812 serves Evansville and nearby parts of Indiana, including Bloomington, Terre Haute and Columbus. It crosses a time zone line, so part of the code is on Eastern Time and part is on Central Time. 930 is an overlay for the same area.
Bloomington, Terre Haute, Columbus and most of southern Indiana.
Evansville and the southwest corner of the state.
Area code 812 at a glance
| State | Indiana (IN) |
| Main city | Evansville |
| Time zone | Eastern Time and Central Time |
| UTC offset | Eastern Time: UTC−5 in winter, UTC−4 in summer Central Time: UTC−6 in winter, UTC−5 in summer |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
| Overlay codes | 930 |
Cities in 812
- Evansville
- Bloomington
- Terre Haute
- Columbus
An area code shows where a number was first assigned. Mobile numbers keep their area code when people move, so the person you’re calling may be somewhere else.
When you can call an 812 number
Federal telemarketing rules under the TCPA allow sales calls between 8 AM and 9 PM in the called person’s local time. Because this code spans two time zones, the times below cover only the hours that are allowed in both parts.
General information, not legal advice. Some states add rules for Sundays, holidays or the number of calls. See our calling hours guide.
| If you’re on | You can call 812 between |
|---|---|
| Eastern | 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Central | 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Mountain | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Arizona | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Pacific | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
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Questions about 812
What time zone is area code 812?
Area code 812 crosses a time zone line. Bloomington, Terre Haute, Columbus and most of southern Indiana are on Eastern Time, and Evansville and the southwest corner of the state are on Central Time. It observes daylight saving time.
Where is area code 812?
Area code 812 is in Indiana. Its main city is Evansville, and it also covers Bloomington, Terre Haute and Columbus.
What are the legal hours to call an 812 number?
Under the federal TCPA, sales calls are allowed from 8 AM to 9 PM in the called person’s local time. Personal and informational calls are not limited by these hours.
What area codes overlay 812?
930 covers the same area as 812, so numbers in the same town can have either code.