Zip Area Code

Area code 252

Area code 252 is a North Carolina area code, in service since March 22, 1998.

It was created from area code 919.

Local calls are dialed with seven digits.

It is in the Eastern Time zone.

In service since
March 22, 1998
Local dialing
seven digits
Time zone
Eastern Time
ZIP codes
199

Map

Map of the 252 area codeThe shaded area shows where 252 numbers are rated, with the neighboring area codes outlined around it.434757910919336GreenvilleRocky MountWilsonKinstonHendersonElizabeth CityMorehead CityRoanoke Rapids
Approximate 252 coverage, drawn from U.S. Census ZIP code areas and NANPA rate centers. Dashed lines are state borders.

Main cities in area code 252

Overlays and neighboring area codes

Neighboring area codes: 434, 757, 910, 919, 336, 843.

Counties in area code 252

Towns in area code 252

And 187 more towns: every town in North Carolina.