How to Reverse Look Up Area Codes

Every now and then you receive a phone call from an unfamiliar number and you'd like to know what part of the country the caller is in. Or you might have a call from a number you don't recognize on your phone bill. Knowing the location of the area code can help narrow down the possibilities. Finding the geographical location of an area code involves a few simple steps.

Instructions

• 1

  Locate the phone number with the area code you want to identify.

• 2

  Log on to your computer and connect to the Internet.

• 3

  In your web browser, go to "whitepages.com".

• 4

  Choose the "People" tab.

• 5

  Under the "Area Codes" section, enter the area code you are looking for in the blank box under "Area Code" and click "Find."

• 6

  You will receive a listing of major cities, other cities and the time zone that this area code is located in.