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Area code 252

Area code 252 covers Greenville, North Carolina. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: North Carolina Major City: Greenville Eastern Time (ET) Overlay: None
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 252?

Area code 252 is assigned to Greenville and the surrounding region in North Carolina. Calls to numbers that start with 252 are routed to this area.

Area code 252 is not currently part of an overlay: it serves its territory on its own.

Counties covered

Pitt CountyNash CountyCraven CountyWilson CountyHalifax CountyLenoir CountyCarteret CountyBeaufort CountyPasquotank CountyDare CountyCurrituck CountyVance CountyBertie CountyMartin CountyHertford CountyNorthampton CountyEdgecombe County

Line types

  • Mobile 25.87%
  • Landline 74.13%
02 / MAP

Area code 252 on the map

The shaded area joins the code’s numbering centers; the marker shows its main city.

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03 / LOCAL TIME

Current time in Greenville

This area code is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone.

Local timeGreenville, NC--:--:--

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America/New_YorkLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Greenville

WITHIN THE US252 XXX XXXX

Always 10 digits — landline, mobile or VoIP. Local, long distance or a different state: the format is always the same. You do not need to dial the 1 first.

FROM ABROAD+1 252 XXX XXXX

Exit codes: 00 Europe/Mexico · 011 Canada · 010 Japan · + universal

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 252 XXX XXXX

Always save the number in international format so messaging apps recognize it correctly:

Call typeTraditional landlineMobile / VoIP
Local (same area code)10 digits10 digits
US long distance1 + 10 digits10 digits
Emergency911911
🌐Universal+1 252 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 252 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 252 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 252 555 0123
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Learn more about that number.

Check the line type and the carrier the number block was originally assigned to.

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05 / CARRIERS

Carriers in area code 252

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

Brightspeed
41%
Lumen Technologies
12%
Windstream Communications
9%
Sinch
9%
Bandwidth
5%
Others
25%

Mobile

Verizon Wireless
42%
T-Mobile USA
21%
UScellular
18%
AT&T Mobility
12%
USA Mobility
3%
Others
4%

Carrier shown is the original assignment of each number block and may differ today because of number portability.

06 / PREFIXES

Complete list of prefixes for area code 252

688 number blocks (NXX) assigned in this area code.

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(252) 200 Landline Rocky Mount AT&TTELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - NC
(252) 201 Landline Bayboro Verizon BusinessMCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC - NC
(252) 202 Mobile Coinjock AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC
(252) 203 Mobile Roanoke Rapids T-Mobile USASUNCOM DBA T-MOBILE USA
(252) 204 Mobile Norlina Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - NC
(252) 205 Mobile Wilson T-Mobile USASUNCOM DBA T-MOBILE USA
(252) 206 Landline Wilson BrightspeedBRIGHTSPEED OF EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA, LLC
(252) 207 Mobile Coinjock AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC
(252) 208 Landline Kinston BrightspeedBRIGHTSPEED OF EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA, LLC
(252) 209 Landline Ahoskie BrightspeedBRIGHTSPEED OF EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA, LLC

Showing 10 of 688 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 252

Where is area code 252 used?
Area code 252 serves Greenville and the surrounding area in North Carolina, including Pitt County, Nash County, Craven County, Wilson County, Halifax County.
What city is area code 252 from?
The main city of area code 252 is Greenville, NC.
What time zone is area code 252 in?
Area code 252 is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (America/New_York).
Is 252 an overlay area code?
No. Area code 252 is not currently part of an overlay.
How do I call a number with area code 252 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 252 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 252 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 252 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 252 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 252?
Most landline blocks belong to Brightspeed and most mobile blocks to Verizon Wireless. The carrier shown is the original assignment and may differ today because of number portability.
Is area code 252 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 74.13% of the number blocks are landline, 25.87% mobile.
How do I save a 252 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 252 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 252?
The area code only shows the region a number was assigned to; it does not tell you who is calling. Scammers can fake any area code, so do not share personal or banking information with unknown callers, and let unknown numbers go to voicemail.
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