336 Area Code
North-Central North Carolina, North Carolina
Area code 336 is located in North-Central North Carolina, North Carolina. It covers Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and surrounding areas in the Eastern time zone (UTC-5). Administered by NANPA.
Where is area code 336?
Area code 336 is located in North-Central North Carolina, North Carolina. It covers Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and surrounding areas in the Eastern time zone (UTC-5).
Area code 336 is overlaid by area code 743. Both codes serve the same geographic region and require 10-digit dialing for local calls.
Cities Covered by Area Code 336
Area code 336 primarily serves the North-Central North Carolina area of North Carolina. The exact coverage includes Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and High Point, along with surrounding communities and suburbs.
Time Zone
Eastern Time — UTC-5
Area code 336 operates in the Eastern Time Zone. When calling 336 numbers from a different time zone, be sure to account for the time difference to reach people during business hours.
About Area Code 336
Area code 336 was introduced in 1998 as a geographic area code serving North-Central North Carolina, North Carolina. As demand for phone numbers grew, overlay code 743 was added to the same region, requiring 10-digit dialing for local calls. Area codes are administered by NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administration), the organization responsible for managing phone number resources in the US and Canada.