252 Area Code — Greenville, NC
Area code 252 serves Greenville and 3 other cities in North Carolina. Local time follows America/New_York. It has no overlay codes.
- State
- North Carolina
- Primary city
- Greenville
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- In service since
- 1998
- Type
- Geographic
- Overlay codes
- None
Cities Served by 252
The 252 area code covers 4 cities and communities in North Carolina.
- Greenville
- Rocky Mount
- Wilson
- Kinston
About Area Code 252
Area code 252 is a North American Numbering Plan (NANP) area code that has been in service since 1998. It is administered by NANPA on behalf of the FCC and serves the North Carolina region anchored on Greenville.
252 is currently a single-coverage geographic area code with no overlays. This means a 7-digit number in this area code is unique within its rate centers, though best-practice is always to dial the full 10-digit number when contacting a 252 line.
Mobile numbers in 252 are portable: a person who moved away from Greenville may still carry a 252 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 252 number, run it through the reverse lookup tool above for the most accurate, free identification.
If you live or do business in North Carolina, you may also interact with neighbouring or overlay codes. See the related codes section below to explore the rest of North Carolina.
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252 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 252?
Area code 252 is located in North Carolina, primarily serving Greenville and surrounding cities including Rocky Mount, Wilson, Kinston. The region operates on ET (America/New_York) time.
What state is 252 area code?
252 is a North Carolina area code. It was put into service in 1998 and has no overlay codes — it covers its geographic area exclusively.
Is 252 a scam area code?
252 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to North Carolina. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 252 numbers — judge each call by content (urgent demands, unfamiliar transfers) rather than the area code alone. Run the specific number through our reverse lookup if you're unsure.
What time zone does 252 use?
Area code 252 operates on ET (America/New_York). Numbers in this area code follow standard North Carolina time-zone rules including any daylight-saving transitions for that region.
Can I look up a specific 252 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 252 number. NumLocation returns the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP), carrier, rate-center city, and any public listings tied to the number — free.