272 Area Code — Scranton, PA
Area code 272 serves Scranton and 3 other cities in Pennsylvania. Local time follows America/New_York. It overlays with 570, so 10-digit dialling is required.
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Primary city
- Scranton
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- In service since
- 2014
- Type
- Overlay
- Overlay codes
- 570
Overlay of 570
Cities Served by 272
The 272 area code covers 4 cities and communities in Pennsylvania.
- Scranton
- Wilkes-Barre
- Pottsville
- Stroudsburg
About Area Code 272
Area code 272 is a North American Numbering Plan (NANP) area code that has been in service since 2014. It is administered by NANPA on behalf of the FCC and serves the Pennsylvania region anchored on Scranton.
272 is an overlay code, which means it shares its geographic boundaries with one or more existing area codes (570). Overlays are created when a region exhausts the supply of phone numbers in its original area code. Within an overlay region, residents must dial all 10 digits even for local calls, because the same 7-digit number can exist under multiple area codes.
Mobile numbers in 272 are portable: a person who moved away from Scranton may still carry a 272 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 272 number, run it through the reverse lookup tool above for the most accurate, free identification.
If you live or do business in Pennsylvania, you may also interact with neighbouring or overlay codes (570). See the related codes section below to explore the rest of Pennsylvania.
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272 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 272?
Area code 272 is located in Pennsylvania, primarily serving Scranton and surrounding cities including Wilkes-Barre, Pottsville, Stroudsburg. The region operates on ET (America/New_York) time.
What state is 272 area code?
272 is a Pennsylvania area code. It was put into service in 2014 as an overlay and shares its geographic footprint with overlay code 570.
Is 272 a scam area code?
272 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to Pennsylvania. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 272 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 272 use?
Area code 272 operates on ET (America/New_York). Numbers in this area code follow standard Pennsylvania time-zone rules including any daylight-saving transitions for that region.
Can I look up a specific 272 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 272 number. NumLocation returns the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP), carrier, rate-center city, and any public listings tied to the number — free.
What's the difference between 272 and 570?
272 and 570 cover the same Pennsylvania geographic area as overlay codes. Calls between them are local, but you must dial all 10 digits. New phone numbers in this region are assigned from either pool depending on what's available with the carrier at signup.