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Area code 272

Area code 272 covers Scranton, Pennsylvania. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: Pennsylvania Major City: Scranton Eastern Time (ET) Overlay: 272/570
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 272?

Area code 272 is assigned to Scranton and the surrounding region in Pennsylvania. Calls to numbers that start with 272 are routed to this area.

Area code 272 shares its territory with 570. Because it is an overlay, local calls require dialing all 10 digits.

Counties covered

Luzerne CountyLackawanna CountySchuylkill CountyWayne CountySusquehanna CountyLycoming CountyNorthumberland CountyMonroe CountyColumbia CountyPike CountySnyder CountyClinton CountyCarbon CountyBradford CountyWyoming County

Line types

  • Mobile 41.18%
  • Landline 58.82%
02 / MAP

Area code 272 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 Scranton

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

Local timeScranton, PA--:--:--

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America/New_YorkLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Scranton

WITHIN THE US272 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+1 272 XXX XXXX

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

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 272 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+1 272 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 272 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 272 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 272 555 0123
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Check the line type and the carrier the number block was originally assigned to.

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05 / CARRIERS

Carriers in area code 272

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

Sinch
30%
CoreTel Communications
22%
IP Horizon
9%
Bandwidth
5%
Fractel
5%
Others
29%

Mobile

AT&T Mobility
58%
Sinch
16%
T-Mobile USA
14%
Verizon Wireless
8%
Boost Mobile
3%
Others
1%

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 272

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

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(272) 200 Landline Stroudsburg InfobipPEERLESS NETWORK OF PENNSYLVANIA, LLC - PA
(272) 201 Mobile Stroudsburg AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC
(272) 202 Landline Williamsport ComcastCOMCAST IP PHONE, LLC
(272) 203 Landline Bloomsburg SinchONVOY, LLC - PA
(272) 204 Landline Friedensburg (Schuylkill) SinchONVOY, LLC - PA
(272) 205 Landline Mantzville TelnyxTELNYX LLC
(272) 206 Landline Watsontown Windstream CommunicationsWINDSTREAM PENNSYLVANIA, INC.
(272) 207 Landline Scranton TelnyxTELNYX LLC
(272) 208 Mobile Pottsville AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC
(272) 209 Landline Williamsport Metro by T-MobileMETROPCS, INC.

Showing 10 of 323 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 272

Where is area code 272 used?
Area code 272 serves Scranton and the surrounding area in Pennsylvania, including Luzerne County, Lackawanna County, Schuylkill County, Wayne County, Susquehanna County.
What city is area code 272 from?
The main city of area code 272 is Scranton, PA.
What time zone is area code 272 in?
Area code 272 is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (America/New_York).
Is 272 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 570. In an overlay, every call requires dialing all 10 digits.
How do I call a number with area code 272 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 272 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 272 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 272 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 272 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 272?
Most landline blocks belong to Sinch and most mobile blocks to AT&T Mobility. The carrier shown is the original assignment and may differ today because of number portability.
Is area code 272 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 58.82% of the number blocks are landline, 41.18% mobile.
How do I save a 272 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 272 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 272?
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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