336 Area Code — Greensboro, NC
Area code 336 serves Greensboro and 3 other cities in North Carolina. Local time follows America/New_York. It overlays with 743, so 10-digit dialling is required.
- State
- North Carolina
- Primary city
- Greensboro
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- In service since
- 1997
- Type
- Geographic
- Overlay codes
- 743
Cities Served by 336
The 336 area code covers 4 cities and communities in North Carolina.
- Greensboro
- Winston-Salem
- High Point
- Burlington
About Area Code 336
Area code 336 is a North American Numbering Plan (NANP) area code that has been in service since 1997. It is administered by NANPA on behalf of the FCC and serves the North Carolina region anchored on Greensboro.
336 now shares its territory with an overlay code (743). 10-digit dialling is required for local calls within this region because the same 7-digit number can be assigned under either code.
Mobile numbers in 336 are portable: a person who moved away from Greensboro may still carry a 336 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 336 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 (743). See the related codes section below to explore the rest of North Carolina.
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336 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 336?
Area code 336 is located in North Carolina, primarily serving Greensboro and surrounding cities including Winston-Salem, High Point, Burlington. The region operates on ET (America/New_York) time.
What state is 336 area code?
336 is a North Carolina area code. It was put into service in 1997 and shares its geographic footprint with overlay code 743.
Is 336 a scam area code?
336 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to North Carolina. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 336 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 336 use?
Area code 336 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 336 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 336 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 336 and 743?
336 and 743 cover the same North Carolina 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.