727 Area Code — Saint Petersburg, FL
Area code 727 serves Saint Petersburg and 3 other cities in Florida. Local time follows America/New_York. It overlays with 656, so 10-digit dialling is required.
- State
- Florida
- Primary city
- Saint Petersburg
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- In service since
- 1998
- Type
- Geographic
- Overlay codes
- 656
Cities Served by 727
The 727 area code covers 4 cities and communities in Florida.
- Saint Petersburg
- Clearwater
- Largo
- Pinellas Park
About Area Code 727
Area code 727 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 Florida region anchored on Saint Petersburg.
727 now shares its territory with an overlay code (656). 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 727 are portable: a person who moved away from Saint Petersburg may still carry a 727 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 727 number, run it through the reverse lookup tool above for the most accurate, free identification.
If you live or do business in Florida, you may also interact with neighbouring or overlay codes (656). See the related codes section below to explore the rest of Florida.
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727 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 727?
Area code 727 is located in Florida, primarily serving Saint Petersburg and surrounding cities including Clearwater, Largo, Pinellas Park. The region operates on ET (America/New_York) time.
What state is 727 area code?
727 is a Florida area code. It was put into service in 1998 and shares its geographic footprint with overlay code 656.
Is 727 a scam area code?
727 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to Florida. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 727 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 727 use?
Area code 727 operates on ET (America/New_York). Numbers in this area code follow standard Florida time-zone rules including any daylight-saving transitions for that region.
Can I look up a specific 727 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 727 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 727 and 656?
727 and 656 cover the same Florida 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.