In what Pennsylvania city is NBC's "The Office" set?

NBC's "The Office" is set in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The series follows employees at the Scranton branch of Dunder Mifflin, a fictional paper-distribution company, and the city becomes one of the show's most recognizable elements.

Scranton gives the mockumentary a deliberately ordinary, economically grounded setting. The characters regularly mention local businesses, roads, landmarks, and nearby towns, helping the fictional workplace feel connected to a real northeastern Pennsylvania community. The opening credits also feature Scranton imagery, including the city's famous clock tower and other recognizable locations.

The American series was adapted for NBC by Greg Daniels from the British sitcom created by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant. Although the story is set in Scranton, most episodes were filmed in and around Los Angeles, not Pennsylvania. That distinction is a frequent source of confusion among viewers.

The show's fictional company is headquartered elsewhere, but the Scranton branch is the narrative home of Michael Scott, Jim Halpert, Pam Beesly, Dwight Schrute, and their co-workers throughout most of the nine-season run.