252 area code
Where the 252 area code is, its overlay and how to dial a +1 252 number from anywhere.
The 252 area code is in Greenville, North Carolina, United States (Eastern (ET)). To call from abroad: +1 252 555-0123.
The 252 area code is a geographic North American Numbering Plan (NANP) code covering Greenville, North Carolina. It has been in service since 27-Feb-1998 and sits in the Eastern (ET) time zone.
How to dial a 252 number
+1 252 555-01231 252 555-0123Cities in the 252 area code
A 252 number is usually in one of these places in North Carolina — 5 counties.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the 252 area code?
The 252 area code is in Greenville, North Carolina, United States (Eastern (ET)).
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 252?
Local calls within 252 may use seven digits; ten-digit dialling always works.
How do I call a 252 number from another country?
Dial your exit code (or +), then 1, then 252, then the number: +1 252 555-0123.
Source: NANPA numbering plan. An area code covers a region, not a precise address — a 252 number does not pinpoint a street or ZIP code.
Number holders in area code 252
Each prefix (the three digits after the area code) is assigned by NANPA to one telephone company. 717 prefixes are in use in 252, shared by 53 companies. The largest holders:
| Company | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brightspeed Of Eastern North Carolina, LLC | 207 | 29% |
| Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless | 76 | 11% |
| Onvoy, LLC | 49 | 7% |
| Paetec Itel, LLC | 48 | 7% |
| Level 3 Communications, LLC | 46 | 6% |
| United States Cellular | 32 | 4% |
Source: NANPA central office code assignments. A number keeps its original prefix when it is ported to another carrier.
Complaints about 252 numbers
- Reports to the FTC, last 30 days
- 568
- Recorded messages or robocalls
- 66%
- Rank among area codes
- #149 of 670
- Most reported subjects
- Other (248)
- Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) (115)
- Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends (59)
Period Aug 26 – Sep 24, 2026. These are the numbers shown on the caller ID of the reported calls; many are spoofed and do not belong to the real caller.
Source: US Federal Trade Commission, Do Not Call reported calls data (daily files).
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