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272 Area CodeScranton, PA

Area code 272 covers Scranton and nearby communities in Pennsylvania, in the Eastern Time (ET) zone, home to about 1,555,371 people across 372 cities. It was added in 2013 as an overlay of 570, so the same region uses both codes and every local call needs all ten digits.

Overview

Major City
Scranton
State
Pennsylvania (PA)
Timezone
Eastern Time (ET)
Current Time
–:––
Overlay
Yes – shares area with 570

Nearby Area Codes

Where is area code 272?

Area code 272 serves part of Scranton, PA and the surrounding areas. It has a single overlay (570) that serves the same area.

Overview of the 272 Area Code

What is the 272 area code?

The 272 area code serves Scranton, Pennsylvania, alongside other established area codes. When you see a 272 number, it indicates a local number within this geographic area.

Why was area code 272 created?

Area code 272 went into service on October 21, 2013, as an overlay of 570. An overlay adds a second code to the same territory instead of splitting it: existing 570 numbers kept their digits, new lines began receiving 272 numbers, and local calls in the region require all ten digits.

Geographic Coverage of the 272 Area Code

The 272 area code serves Scranton and surrounding areas in Pennsylvania. It operates within the Eastern Time (ET) time zone. It complements the coverage of area code 570. This area code covers several key cities, including:

  • Scranton
  • Wilkes-Barre
  • Hazleton
  • Williamsport
  • Dunmore
  • Kingston

Got a call from a 272 number? It came from Scranton, PA. Since 272 overlays with 570, every local call in the region needs all ten digits to land on the right line. Of the listed cities' population, Scranton accounts for about 8.7%; the rest is split across 371 smaller cities.

Scranton Area Codes Overview

Scranton is served by multiple area codes, reflecting its telecommunications needs. The 272 area code operates alongside 570. Here are the area codes serving this region:

The introduction of the 272 area code helped prevent number exhaustion, ensuring a continuous supply of phone numbers across the geographic area.

What cities does area code 272 cover?

CityStatePopulationPopulation in 272% of listed-city population% of City
ScrantonPA75,90575,9058.7%100.0%
Wilkes-BarrePA44,66144,6615.1%100.0%
HazletonPA30,35430,3543.5%100.0%
WilliamsportPA27,62827,6283.2%100.0%
DunmorePA14,24914,2491.6%100.0%
KingstonPA13,47613,4761.5%100.0%
PottsvillePA13,40413,4041.5%100.0%
BloomsburgPA13,28613,2861.5%100.0%
Mountain TopPA10,98210,9821.3%100.0%
NanticokePA10,73010,7301.2%100.0%
BerwickPA10,33210,3321.2%100.0%
SunburyPA9,5499,5491.1%100.0%
East StroudsburgPA9,4459,4451.1%100.0%
CarbondalePA8,8058,8051.0%100.0%
Old ForgePA8,6548,6541.0%100.0%
Lock HavenPA8,5318,5311.0%100.0%
PittstonPA7,7437,7430.9%100.0%
ArchbaldPA7,5087,5080.9%100.0%
TamaquaPA6,9446,9440.8%100.0%
ShamokinPA6,7876,7870.8%100.0%
BlakelyPA6,6596,6590.8%100.0%
MiltonPA6,4836,4830.7%100.0%
Arlington HeightsPA6,3336,3330.7%100.0%
TaylorPA6,2526,2520.7%100.0%
South WilliamsportPA6,1766,1760.7%100.0%
MoosicPA6,0186,0180.7%100.0%
Dickson CityPA6,0106,0100.7%100.0%
StroudsburgPA5,8195,8190.7%100.0%
PlymouthPA5,8105,8100.7%100.0%
Mount CarmelPA5,6265,6260.6%100.0%
ExeterPA5,5905,5900.6%100.0%
SelinsgrovePA5,5015,5010.6%100.0%
OlyphantPA5,3975,3970.6%100.0%
SayrePA5,3945,3940.6%100.0%
Schuylkill HavenPA5,2735,2730.6%100.0%
LewisburgPA5,2535,2530.6%100.0%
West HazletonPA5,2315,2310.6%100.0%
DuryeaPA5,1425,1420.6%100.0%
SwoyersvillePA5,0925,0920.6%100.0%
Clarks SummitPA5,0895,0890.6%100.0%
EdwardsvillePA4,9774,9770.6%100.0%
Sierra ViewPA4,8134,8130.6%100.0%
West PittstonPA4,6994,6990.5%100.0%
MontoursvillePA4,6784,6780.5%100.0%
Jim ThorpePA4,5434,5430.5%100.0%
JessupPA4,5034,5030.5%100.0%
Penn EstatesPA4,4934,4930.5%100.0%
HonesdalePA4,4414,4410.5%100.0%
MinersvillePA4,4264,4260.5%100.0%
Indian Mountain LakePA4,3724,3720.5%100.0%
PlainsPA4,3354,3350.5%100.0%
LarksvillePA4,3054,3050.5%100.0%
Forty FortPA4,2814,2810.5%100.0%
DanvillePA4,1934,1930.5%100.0%
ShenandoahPA4,1564,1560.5%100.0%
LansfordPA4,1434,1430.5%100.0%
ThroopPA4,1254,1250.5%100.0%
KenmarPA4,1244,1240.5%100.0%
Jersey ShorePA4,1004,1000.5%100.0%
Saw CreekPA4,0164,0160.5%100.0%
FrackvillePA3,8993,8990.4%100.0%
FreelandPA3,8633,8630.4%100.0%
NorthumberlandPA3,8353,8350.4%100.0%
Mahanoy CityPA3,5353,5350.4%100.0%
MifflinburgPA3,4703,4700.4%100.0%
WellsboroPA3,4223,4220.4%100.0%
NesquehoningPA3,3433,3430.4%100.0%
Hemlock FarmsPA3,2713,2710.4%100.0%
AthensPA3,2273,2270.4%100.0%
Pocono Woodland LakesPA3,2093,2090.4%100.0%
WyomingPA3,1513,1510.4%100.0%
Summit HillPA3,1353,1350.4%100.0%
Mount PoconoPA3,0393,0390.4%100.0%
EdgewoodPA3,0323,0320.3%100.0%
OrwigsburgPA3,0143,0140.3%100.0%
The HideoutPA3,0133,0130.3%100.0%
MansfieldPA2,9372,9370.3%100.0%
Emerald LakesPA2,8862,8860.3%100.0%
Harveys LakePA2,8622,8620.3%100.0%
TowandaPA2,7742,7740.3%100.0%
St. ClairPA2,7632,7630.3%100.0%
LuzernePA2,7522,7520.3%100.0%
DallasPA2,7112,7110.3%100.0%
Pine RidgePA2,7072,7070.3%100.0%
KulpmontPA2,6982,6980.3%100.0%
West WyomingPA2,6852,6850.3%100.0%
Lake WynonahPA2,6402,6400.3%100.0%
AshleyPA2,6322,6320.3%100.0%
DupontPA2,5852,5850.3%100.0%
AvocaPA2,5542,5540.3%100.0%
WeatherlyPA2,5492,5490.3%100.0%
Garden ViewPA2,5032,5030.3%100.0%
AshlandPA2,4962,4960.3%100.0%
McAdooPA2,4742,4740.3%100.0%
MatamorasPA2,4492,4490.3%100.0%
CoaldalePA2,4352,4350.3%100.0%
MuncyPA2,4052,4050.3%100.0%
Sun ValleyPA2,3992,3990.3%100.0%
Towamensing TrailsPA2,2922,2920.3%100.0%
NewtownPA2,2722,2720.3%100.0%
EffortPA2,26900.3%0.0%
WatsontownPA2,2062,2060.3%100.0%
ElysburgPA2,1942,1940.3%100.0%
TrucksvillePA2,1522,1520.2%100.0%
Fairview-FerndalePA2,1392,1390.2%100.0%
JermynPA2,1352,1350.2%100.0%
HughesvillePA2,1202,1200.2%100.0%
ChinchillaPA2,0982,0980.2%100.0%
Pine GrovePA2,0712,0710.2%100.0%
Beech Mountain LakesPA2,0222,0220.2%100.0%
MoscowPA2,0202,0200.2%100.0%
ShavertownPA2,0192,0190.2%100.0%
East BerwickPA2,0072,0070.2%100.0%
RiversidePA2,0042,0040.2%100.0%
Glen LyonPA1,8731,8730.2%100.0%
ConynghamPA1,8371,8370.2%100.0%
TrevortonPA1,8341,8340.2%100.0%
Gold Key LakePA1,8301,8300.2%100.0%
InkermanPA1,8191,8190.2%100.0%
Port CarbonPA1,8101,8100.2%100.0%
BrodheadsvillePA1,80000.2%0.0%
Mount CobbPA1,7991,7990.2%100.0%
MayfieldPA1,7661,7660.2%100.0%
Forest CityPA1,7481,7480.2%100.0%
TunkhannockPA1,7271,7270.2%100.0%
CantonPA1,7111,7110.2%100.0%
TremontPA1,6891,6890.2%100.0%
Valley ViewPA1,6831,6830.2%100.0%
JonestownPA1,6541,6540.2%100.0%
EspyPA1,6421,6420.2%100.0%
Shamokin DamPA1,6331,6330.2%100.0%
CressonaPA1,6161,6160.2%100.0%
MontgomeryPA1,5481,5480.2%100.0%
CatawissaPA1,5371,5370.2%100.0%
Clarks GreenPA1,5191,5190.2%100.0%
NescopeckPA1,5121,5120.2%100.0%
BlossburgPA1,5091,5090.2%100.0%
LinntownPA1,4891,4890.2%100.0%
DewartPA1,4711,4710.2%100.0%
Mill HallPA1,4671,4670.2%100.0%
AvisPA1,4671,4670.2%100.0%
LaflinPA1,4671,4670.2%100.0%
HudsonPA1,4431,4430.2%100.0%
MarshalltonPA1,4411,4410.2%100.0%
BrowntownPA1,4181,4180.2%100.0%
Pocono PinesPA1,4091,4090.2%100.0%
FaxonPA1,3951,3950.2%100.0%
Sunrise LakePA1,3871,3870.2%100.0%
Birchwood LakesPA1,3861,3860.2%100.0%
DunnstownPA1,3601,3600.2%100.0%
HughestownPA1,3571,3570.2%100.0%
Hummels WharfPA1,3531,3530.2%100.0%
HometownPA1,3491,3490.2%100.0%
Susquehanna DepotPA1,3411,3410.2%100.0%
GirardvillePA1,3221,3220.2%100.0%
MiddleburgPA1,3141,3140.2%100.0%
Conashaugh LakesPA1,2941,2940.2%100.0%
DaltonPA1,2931,2930.2%100.0%
WaymartPA1,2861,2860.2%100.0%
Wallenpaupack Lake EstatesPA1,2791,2790.1%100.0%
SimpsonPA1,2751,2750.1%100.0%
MontrosePA1,2711,2710.1%100.0%
Big Bass LakePA1,2701,2700.1%100.0%
FlemingtonPA1,2681,2680.1%100.0%
MifflinvillePA1,2531,2530.1%100.0%
HilldalePA1,2461,2460.1%100.0%
TroyPA1,2451,2450.1%100.0%
Shenandoah HeightsPA1,2331,2330.1%100.0%
HawleyPA1,2181,2180.1%100.0%
White HavenPA1,1971,1970.1%100.0%
DuboistownPA1,1861,1860.1%100.0%
MountainhomePA1,1821,1820.1%100.0%
HallsteadPA1,1701,1700.1%100.0%
MilfordPA1,1441,1440.1%100.0%
SaylorsburgPA1,1261,1260.1%100.0%
CastaneaPA1,1251,1250.1%100.0%
FactoryvillePA1,1221,1220.1%100.0%
HarleighPA1,1041,1040.1%100.0%
LightstreetPA1,0931,0930.1%100.0%
AlmediaPA1,0781,0780.1%100.0%
South WaverlyPA1,0681,0680.1%100.0%
New PhiladelphiaPA1,0671,0670.1%100.0%
Pocono Ranch LandsPA1,0621,0620.1%100.0%
RenovoPA1,0511,0510.1%100.0%
New ColumbiaPA1,0131,0130.1%100.0%
Sugar NotchPA1,0091,0090.1%100.0%
BeavertownPA9859850.1%100.0%
MillvillePA9839830.1%100.0%
TuscaroraPA9809800.1%100.0%
ChasePA9789780.1%100.0%
Palo AltoPA9779770.1%100.0%
GlenburnPA9539530.1%100.0%
Pocono SpringsPA9269260.1%100.0%
PringlePA9099090.1%100.0%
MontandonPA9039030.1%100.0%
WinfieldPA9009000.1%100.0%
West MiltonPA9009000.1%100.0%
Beaver MeadowsPA8968960.1%100.0%
Greens LandingPA8948940.1%100.0%
Lime RidgePA8908900.1%100.0%
GouldsboroPA8908900.1%100.0%
McClurePA8838830.1%100.0%
TresckowPA8808800.1%100.0%
Kapp HeightsPA8638630.1%100.0%
FriedensburgPA8588580.1%100.0%
Pocono Mountain Lake EstatesPA8428420.1%100.0%
BentonPA8248240.1%100.0%
KreamerPA8228220.1%100.0%
SilkworthPA8208200.1%100.0%
HeginsPA8128120.1%100.0%
AtlasPA8098090.1%100.0%
New MilfordPA7977970.1%100.0%
New BerlinPA7787780.1%100.0%
Port TrevortonPA7697690.1%100.0%
GordonPA7697690.1%100.0%
Fawn Lake ForestPA7557550.1%100.0%
West NanticokePA7497490.1%100.0%
Lake WinolaPA7487480.1%100.0%
LavellePA7427420.1%100.0%
BlanchardPA7407400.1%100.0%
Beech CreekPA7337330.1%100.0%
NicholsonPA7287280.1%100.0%
RauchtownPA7267260.1%100.0%
RingtownPA7237230.1%100.0%
VandlingPA7237230.1%100.0%
Penns CreekPA7157150.1%100.0%
Upper ExeterPA7077070.1%100.0%
CourtdalePA7037030.1%100.0%
LawrencevillePA6986980.1%100.0%
MasthopePA6856850.1%100.0%
NuangolaPA6826820.1%100.0%
Deer LakePA6796790.1%100.0%
AuburnPA6776770.1%100.0%
Beaver SpringsPA6746740.1%100.0%
SheatownPA6716710.1%100.0%
Delaware Water GapPA6656650.1%100.0%
TurbotvillePA6636630.1%100.0%
RavinePA6626620.1%100.0%
MarlinPA6616610.1%100.0%
White MillsPA6596590.1%100.0%
MocanaquaPA6466460.1%100.0%
YatesvillePA6466460.1%100.0%
NoxenPA6336330.1%100.0%
ShickshinnyPA6336330.1%100.0%
Picture RocksPA6326320.1%100.0%
Great BendPA6186180.1%100.0%
WanamiePA6126120.1%100.0%
WyalusingPA6076070.1%100.0%
WaverlyPA6046040.1%100.0%
TiogaPA6026020.1%100.0%
AltamontPA6026020.1%100.0%
Briar CreekPA6016010.1%100.0%
McElhattanPA5985980.1%100.0%
GilbertonPA5885880.1%100.0%
RenningersPA5745740.1%100.0%
PardeesvillePA5725720.1%100.0%
Laurel RunPA5715710.1%100.0%
Hickory HillsPA5625620.1%100.0%
LamarPA5625620.1%100.0%
FernvillePA5565560.1%100.0%
FreeburgPA5545540.1%100.0%
LattimerPA5545540.1%100.0%
Marion HeightsPA5515510.1%100.0%
OaklandPA5505500.1%100.0%
Park CrestPA5425420.1%100.0%
Warrior RunPA5385380.1%100.0%
KelayresPA5335330.1%100.0%
EnglewoodPA5325320.1%100.0%
RanshawPA5105100.1%100.0%
RotePA5075070.1%100.0%
Tharptown (Uniontown)PA4984980.1%100.0%
LanesboroPA4944940.1%100.0%
DalmatiaPA4884880.1%100.0%
PortlandPA4854850.1%100.0%
MonroePA4804800.1%100.0%
OrangevillePA4764760.1%100.0%
Holiday PoconoPA4764760.1%100.0%
LogantonPA4674670.1%100.0%
Mount Pleasant MillsPA4644640.1%100.0%
DushorePA4584580.1%100.0%
MechanicsvillePA4554550.1%100.0%
CumbolaPA4434430.1%100.0%
ForestvillePA4354350.1%100.0%
NurembergPA4344340.1%100.0%
South RenovoPA4014010.0%100.0%
BranchdalePA3883880.0%100.0%
KratzervillePA3833830.0%100.0%
West FallsPA3823820.0%100.0%
RomePA3803800.0%100.0%
Penn Lake ParkPA3793790.0%100.0%
MiddleportPA3623620.0%100.0%
OvalPA3613610.0%100.0%
LaceyvillePA3593590.0%100.0%
SeltzerPA3503500.0%100.0%
HerndonPA3443440.0%100.0%
DelanoPA3423420.0%100.0%
ArnotPA3323320.0%100.0%
DonaldsonPA3283280.0%100.0%
EaglevillePA3243240.0%100.0%
AllenwoodPA3213210.0%100.0%
MeshoppenPA3213210.0%100.0%
WestonPA3213210.0%100.0%
BuckhornPA3183180.0%100.0%
LaportePA3183180.0%100.0%
Hop BottomPA3163160.0%100.0%
MillertonPA3163160.0%100.0%
SnydertownPA3163160.0%100.0%
AristesPA3113110.0%100.0%
Bear Creek VillagePA3053050.0%100.0%
Le RaysvillePA2902900.0%100.0%
McEwensvillePA2862860.0%100.0%
Port ClintonPA2822820.0%100.0%
Fountain SpringsPA2782780.0%100.0%
Pikes CreekPA2692690.0%100.0%
PaxtonvillePA2652650.0%100.0%
VicksburgPA2612610.0%100.0%
FoundryvillePA2562560.0%100.0%
New RinggoldPA2552550.0%100.0%
East SidePA2552550.0%100.0%
New AlbanyPA2552550.0%100.0%
ThompsonPA2492490.0%100.0%
HartletonPA2482480.0%100.0%
SalladasburgPA2472470.0%100.0%
NumidiaPA2442440.0%100.0%
Little MeadowsPA2422420.0%100.0%
Grier CityPA2412410.0%100.0%
BethanyPA2392390.0%100.0%
ShepptonPA2392390.0%100.0%
PromptonPA2362360.0%100.0%
LibertyPA2292290.0%100.0%
New ColumbusPA2242240.0%100.0%
LaureltonPA2212210.0%100.0%
TroxelvillePA2212210.0%100.0%
HeckschervillePA2202200.0%100.0%
Union DalePA2192190.0%100.0%
SylvaniaPA2112110.0%100.0%
WashingtonvillePA2082080.0%100.0%
GeorgetownPA2032030.0%100.0%
AlbrightsvillePA2022020.0%100.0%
OneidaPA2002000.0%100.0%
StillwaterPA1991990.0%100.0%
BrandonvillePA1971970.0%100.0%
Wilburton Number OnePA1961960.0%100.0%
JerseytownPA1841840.0%100.0%
RupertPA1831830.0%100.0%
LocustdalePA1771770.0%100.0%
RosevillePA1761760.0%100.0%
Buck RunPA1761760.0%100.0%
Summit StationPA1741740.0%100.0%
StarruccaPA1721720.0%100.0%
McKeansburgPA1631630.0%100.0%
SlabtownPA1561560.0%100.0%
Eagles MerePA1541540.0%100.0%
StrongPA1471470.0%100.0%
RohrsburgPA1451450.0%100.0%
IolaPA1441440.0%100.0%
BurlingtonPA1421420.0%100.0%
LandingvillePA1371370.0%100.0%
AlbaPA1351350.0%100.0%
Jamison CityPA1341340.0%100.0%
MainvillePA1321320.0%100.0%
KlingerstownPA1271270.0%100.0%
Beurys LakePA1241240.0%100.0%
ForksvillePA1121120.0%100.0%
JeddoPA1091090.0%100.0%
Eyers GrovePA1051050.0%100.0%
FriendsvillePA98980.0%100.0%
Wilburton Number TwoPA96960.0%100.0%
Mount CarbonPA89890.0%100.0%
WallerPA48480.0%100.0%
Eagle LakePA12120.0%100.0%
CentraliaPA440.0%100.0%

City population is shown in full. The share of each city inside 272 is measured from Census tract centroids, not estimated from a rate-center match – so a city split between two codes appears on both, at the fraction each one actually holds. The “% of listed-city population” column uses the full populations of the cities listed here.

What counties does area code 272 cover?

1,555,371 residents across 20 counties, counted inside the 272 boundary — a county split between codes contributes only its part.

CountyStatePopulation in 272% of area-code footprint% of County
Luzerne CountyPA325,59421%100%
Lackawanna CountyPA215,89614%100%
Monroe CountyPA148,21110%88%
Schuylkill CountyPA139,2029%97%
Lycoming CountyPA114,1887%100%
Northumberland CountyPA91,6476%100%
Columbia CountyPA64,7274%100%
Bradford CountyPA59,9674%100%
Pike CountyPA58,5354%100%
Wayne CountyPA51,1553%100%
Union CountyPA42,6813%100%
Carbon CountyPA40,3613%62%
Snyder CountyPA39,7363%100%
Susquehanna CountyPA38,4342%100%
Clinton CountyPA37,4502%100%
Tioga CountyPA33,7272%82%
Wyoming CountyPA26,0692%100%
Montour CountyPA18,1361%100%
Sullivan CountyPA5,8400%100%
Centre CountyPA3,8150%2%

Sources: City populations – U.S. Census Bureau PEP, Vintage 2024 (SUB-IP-EST2024-POP). State populations – the same program, Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025-ALLDATA). Area-code footprint and county populations – 2020 Census Centers of Population, mapped against NANP area code boundaries. The share of each city inside a code is measured the same way, against Census place boundaries from the Census Bureau's TIGERweb service. Area code assignments – NANPA CO Code data. See our data methodology.

Has area code 272 been reported for unwanted calls?

Yes – 325 unwanted-call complaints were reported to the FTC for numbers showing a 272 area code (May 29 – Aug 14, 2026).

  • 60% robocalls
  • 12% vs prior period

Most-reported subjects

  • Other43%141
  • Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)23%76
  • Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends7%24

Caller ID is easily spoofed, so these figures reflect the number shown on caller ID, not the caller's true location – an area code alone never identifies a caller. The FTC does not verify the facts in these complaints. Source: FTC Do Not Call (DNC) Reported Calls Data, retrieved 2026-08-17.

Which prefixes and exchanges belong to area code 272?

20% assigned to a telco

  • 81% Landline
  • 19% Wireless
  • 0% Unknown
PrefixUsageCarrier
(272)200-LandlinePeerless Network Of Pennsylvania
(272)201-WirelessNew Cingular Wireless Pcs
(272)202-LandlineComcast Ip Phone
(272)203-LandlineOnvoy
(272)204-LandlineOnvoy
(272)205-LandlineTelnyx
(272)206-LandlineWindstream Pennsylvania
(272)207-LandlineTelnyx
(272)208-WirelessNew Cingular Wireless Pcs
(272)209-LandlineMetropcs
(272)212-LandlineLevel 3 Communications
(272)213-LandlineCore Communications
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Frequently Asked Questions about the 272 Area Code

Who called me from a 272 number?

A 272 number is assigned to Scranton, Pennsylvania, so a call may come from there. But caller ID is easy to fake, and scammers often spoof a local 272 code to look nearby, so a 272 number doesn't prove the caller is local. Recently, 325 unwanted-call complaints were reported to the FTC for numbers showing the 272 code (60% flagged as robocalls). If you don't recognize the number, let it go to voicemail; a real caller will leave a message.

Is 272 a scam area code?

No area code is a scam on its own. 272 is a normal, officially assigned code for Scranton, Pennsylvania. Spam callers spoof local codes to raise the odds you answer, so 272 on your caller ID says nothing about who is really calling. Recently, 325 unwanted-call complaints were reported to the FTC for numbers showing the 272 code (60% flagged as robocalls). Judge the call itself, not the area code.

Why do I keep getting calls from the 272 area code?

Repeated calls from different 272 numbers are usually spoofing: a robocaller rotates through 272 numbers so each call looks local and slips past simple blocks. Recently, 325 unwanted-call complaints were reported to the FTC for numbers showing the 272 code (60% flagged as robocalls). Blocking one number rarely helps; voicemail screening, your carrier spam filter, and the Do Not Call Registry work better.

Should I answer an unknown 272 number?

If you aren't expecting a 272 call, let it ring to voicemail. Legitimate callers leave a message, most robocallers hang up when no one picks up, and answering can mark your number as active and bring more calls.

How do I block calls from the 272 area code?

Block a single 272 number from your recent-calls list (iPhone: tap the number, then Block this Caller; Android: tap the number, then Block or report spam). To cut the volume, turn on Silence Unknown Callers on iPhone or spam protection on Android, enable spam filtering from your carrier, and register at DoNotCall.gov. Blocking the entire 272 code also stops legitimate local calls, so use it only as a last resort.

Where is area code 272?

Area code 272 covers Scranton and the surrounding area in Pennsylvania, spanning 372 cities with about 1,555,371 residents. It shares its area with overlay code 570.

When did area code 272 go into service?

Area code 272 went into service on October 21, 2013. It was added as an overlay of 570, so 272 numbers serve the same area that 570 already covered.

Is 272 a real area code?

Yes. 272 is an active code in the North American Numbering Plan, assigned by NANPA and in service for Scranton, Pennsylvania. A real code can still show up on spoofed spam calls, so treat unknown 272 calls with normal caution.

What timezone is the 272 area code in?

The 272 area code is in the Eastern Time (ET). Because a number can be kept when someone moves or switches to VoIP, a specific 272 caller may not be in that zone.

How do I call a 272 number from abroad?

From outside the US, dial your country's exit code, then 1 (the US country code), then 272 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile phone you can usually just enter +1 272 followed by the number and let the phone add the exit code for you.

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