272 Area Code
Pennsylvania, USA
Local time now · Eastern Time
3:44 AM
Area code 272 is in Pennsylvania, USA, serving Scranton. It uses Eastern Time — the time there now is 3:44 AM. 570 is an overlay for the same area, so local calls need 10-digit dialing. In service since 2013.
| Area code | 272 |
|---|---|
| Location | Pennsylvania, USA |
| Major cities | Scranton |
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| Overlay codes | 570 |
| In service since | 2013 |
| Dialing | 1+10 digit dialing for all HNPA and FNPA calls permissible at service provider discretion |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 272?
Pennsylvania, USA — including Scranton.
What time zone is area code 272?
Eastern Time.
How do I call a 272 number from abroad?
Dial your international access code, then 1 (the country code), then 272 and the 7-digit number — for example +1 272 555 0100. From the UK or India dial 00 1 272 …; from Bangladesh 00 1 272 … .
Is a call from 272 a scam?
Not by itself — 272 is an ordinary geographic area code in Pennsylvania. Numbers can be spoofed, so be careful with unexpected calls asking for money or personal details.
Sources: North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA) NPA database (10/25/2026); major cities from Wikidata (CC0). An area code shows where a number was first assigned — with number portability and mobile phones, the caller may be anywhere.