Area Code 336 — North Carolina

Q: What time zone is area code 336?

Area code 336 is in the Eastern Time zone (Eastern Time).

Active General Purpose Code Overlay United States

Area code 336 is located in North Carolina and operates on Eastern Time . The largest city served is Greensboro .

Coverage Area

Area code 336 — North Carolina

Area Code Details

Area Code: 336
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: December 15, 1997
Assigned: December 10, 1997
Population Served: ~763,988 est.
Overlay Complex: 336/743

Cities Served

Largest City Greensboro

Greensboro Winston-Salem High Point Burlington Asheboro Lexington Reidsville Summerfield Walkertown Roaring Gap Churchland Red Brush Ramseur Champion Oldtown Baldwin Sparta Quaker Gap Zephyr Advance

History & Relationships

Rate Centers & Exchanges

21 rate centers identified within area code 336

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Frequently Asked Questions About Area Code 336

What state is area code 336?

Area code 336 is located in North Carolina, United States.

Where is area code 336 from?

Area code 336 originates from North Carolina. It operates in the Eastern Time zone.

What time zone is area code 336?

Area code 336 falls within the Eastern Time zone (Eastern Time).

What cities are in area code 336?

Area code 336 serves cities including Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point, Burlington, Asheboro, Lexington, Reidsville, Summerfield, and more.

Is a call from area code 336 a scam?

Area code 336 is a legitimate general purpose code area code serving North Carolina. Like any area code, individual numbers using 336 can be used for scam calls — always verify the specific number if you receive an unexpected or suspicious call.