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Area code 336

Area code 336 covers Greensboro, North Carolina. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: North Carolina Major City: Greensboro Eastern Time (ET) Overlay: 336/743
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 336?

Area code 336 is assigned to Greensboro and the surrounding region in North Carolina. Calls to numbers that start with 336 are routed to this area.

Area code 336 shares its territory with 743. Because it is an overlay, local calls require dialing all 10 digits.

Counties covered

Guilford CountyForsyth CountyAlamance CountyDavidson CountySurry CountyRandolph CountyRockingham CountyWilkes CountyPerson County

Line types

  • Mobile 28.48%
  • Landline 71.52%
02 / MAP

Area code 336 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 Greensboro

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

Local timeGreensboro, NC--:--:--

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America/New_YorkLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Greensboro

WITHIN THE US336 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+1 336 XXX XXXX

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

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 336 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+1 336 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 336 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 336 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 336 555 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 336

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

AT&T
32%
Windstream Communications
12%
Brightspeed
12%
Lumen Technologies
9%
Spectrum
6%
Others
29%

Mobile

Verizon Wireless
40%
T-Mobile USA
28%
AT&T Mobility
21%
USA Mobility
4%
UScellular
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 336

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

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(336) 200 Mobile Roaring Gap UScellularUNITED STATES CELLULAR - NC
(336) 201 Landline Winston-Salem Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 TELECOM OF NORTH CAROLINA, LP - NC
(336) 202 Mobile Greensboro Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - NC
(336) 203 Landline Greensboro SinchONVOY, LLC - NC
(336) 205 Mobile Reidsville USA MobilityUSA MOBILITY WIRELESS, INC.
(336) 206 Landline Baldwin SpectrumCHARTER IP ENABLED SERVICES, LLC
(336) 207 Mobile Greensboro Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - NC
(336) 208 Mobile Winston-Salem USA MobilityUSA MOBILITY WIRELESS, INC.
(336) 209 Mobile Greensboro Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - NC
(336) 210 Mobile Greensboro T-Mobile USASUNCOM DBA T-MOBILE USA

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07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 336

Where is area code 336 used?
Area code 336 serves Greensboro and the surrounding area in North Carolina, including Guilford County, Forsyth County, Alamance County, Davidson County, Surry County.
What city is area code 336 from?
The main city of area code 336 is Greensboro, NC.
What time zone is area code 336 in?
Area code 336 is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (America/New_York).
Is 336 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 743. In an overlay, every call requires dialing all 10 digits.
How do I call a number with area code 336 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 336 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 336 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 336 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 336 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 336?
Most landline blocks belong to AT&T 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 336 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 71.52% of the number blocks are landline, 28.48% mobile.
How do I save a 336 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 336 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 336?
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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