272 Area Code
Northeastern Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania
Area code 272 is located in Northeastern Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania. It covers Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, and surrounding areas in the Eastern time zone (UTC-5). Administered by NANPA.
Where is area code 272?
Area code 272 is located in Northeastern Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania. It covers Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, and surrounding areas in the Eastern time zone (UTC-5).
Cities Covered by Area Code 272
Area code 272 primarily serves the Northeastern Pennsylvania area of Pennsylvania. The exact coverage includes Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, and Stroudsburg, along with surrounding communities and suburbs.
Time Zone
Eastern Time — UTC-5
Area code 272 operates in the Eastern Time Zone. When calling 272 numbers from a different time zone, be sure to account for the time difference to reach people during business hours.
About Area Code 272
Area code 272 was introduced in 2014 as a geographic area code serving Northeastern Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania. It remains the primary area code for this region. Area codes are administered by NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administration), the organization responsible for managing phone number resources in the US and Canada.