272 Area Code

Area Code 272
State Pennsylvania
Country United State
Code Type General Purpose Code
In Service Yes
Timezone Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Overlay Complex 272/570
Assignment Date 19-JUL-10
In Service Date 21-OCT-13
Area Code 272

What is the 272 Area Code?

Area code 272 is located in Pennsylvania, within United State, serving the region's residents and businesses. The 272 area code was first assigned in 19-JUL-10 and has been in service since 21-OCT-13.

The 272 area code is part of an overlay complex, which includes the area codes 272/570. These codes all serve the same geographic region.

Cities in Area Code 272

Area codes of Pennsylvania
Area codes of Pennsylvania

Further Details on the 272 Area Code

Where is the 272 Area Code Located?

Area code 272 serves the entire state of Pennsylvania in United State, providing phone services to both residential and business users. It covers urban, suburban, and rural areas alike, ensuring reliable communication across the region.

What time zone is area code 272 in?

Area code 272 is located in the Eastern Standard Time (EST) time zone. This designation indicates the predominant time zone for calls made within this area code.

When was area code 272 assigned and put into service?

Area code 272 was officially assigned on 19-JUL-10, signifying its designation for use in telecommunications, and it became operational on 21-OCT-13, allowing callers to begin using this area code for their dialing needs.

Is the 272 Area Code Still Active?

Yes, the 302 area code is still active and in service. It is the primary area code for all landline and mobile phones registered in Delaware. There are no overlay codes currently in place for the state.

What are the dialing requirements for making calls with area code 272?

For local calls within area code 272, the required dialing pattern is 10D. For toll calls, you'll need to dial 10D , where "D" indicates the number of digits to dial. When calling foreign NPAs from area code 272, local calls require 1+10D, and toll calls use 1+10D.

Data Sources: NANPA Area Code, U.S. Area Code Map