724 area code

What time zone is area code 724?

Area code 724 is situated in the Eastern Time Zone (ET) in the United States. This time zone is four hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-4). The Eastern Time Zone encompasses a significant portion of the eastern United States, including parts of Pennsylvania covered by the 724 area code. The adoption of Eastern Standard Time (EST) in the winter and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) in the summer ensures a standardized time reference for residents, businesses, and organizations within this area code.

Note that the start and end dates of daylight saving time can change

History

The 724 area code was introduced on February 1, 1998, as an overlay to the existing 412 area code to meet the increasing demand for telephone numbers in southwestern Pennsylvania. The overlay allowed new phone numbers to be assigned without requiring existing numbers to change. This area code serves a diverse region that includes cities like Pittsburgh and various counties in southwestern Pennsylvania. Over the years, the 724 area code has played a pivotal role in telecommunications, connecting communities, businesses, and residents in this historically rich and economically vibrant part of the state. The overlay strategy has effectively managed the growing communication needs of the region while preserving the familiarity of existing phone numbers.