Area Code 252 — North Carolina

Q: What time zone is area code 252?

Area code 252 is in the Eastern Time zone (Eastern Time).

Active General Purpose Code United States

Area code 252 is located in North Carolina and operates on Eastern Time . The largest city served is Greenville .

Coverage Area

Area code 252 — North Carolina

Area Code Details

Area Code: 252
State / Province: North Carolina (NC)
Country: United States
Time Zone: Eastern Time Eastern Time
Local Time Now: —
Status: Active
Code Type: General Purpose Code
In Service Since: March 22, 1998
Assigned: February 27, 1998
Population Served: ~307,494 est.

Cities Served

Largest City Greenville

Greenville Rocky Mount Wilson Kinston Havelock Elizabeth City Washington Morehead City Kill Devil Hills Nashville Edenton Farmville Beaufort Moyock Grifton Lucama Atlantic Woodland Pollocksville Scotland Neck

History & Relationships

Split from

919

North Carolina

Rate Centers & Exchanges

26 rate centers identified within area code 252

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Frequently Asked Questions About Area Code 252

What state is area code 252?

Area code 252 is located in North Carolina, United States.

Where is area code 252 from?

Area code 252 originates from North Carolina. It operates in the Eastern Time zone.

What time zone is area code 252?

Area code 252 falls within the Eastern Time zone (Eastern Time).

What cities are in area code 252?

Area code 252 serves cities including Greenville, Rocky Mount, Wilson, Kinston, Havelock, Elizabeth City, Washington, Morehead City, and more.

Is a call from area code 252 a scam?

Area code 252 is a legitimate general purpose code area code serving North Carolina. Like any area code, individual numbers using 252 can be used for scam calls — always verify the specific number if you receive an unexpected or suspicious call.