272 area code
Where the 272 area code is, its overlay and how to dial a +1 272 number from anywhere.
The 272 area code is in Back Mountain, Pennsylvania, United States (Eastern (ET)). To call from abroad: +1 272 555-0123. It is an overlay, so all 10 digits are dialled.
The 272 area code is a geographic North American Numbering Plan (NANP) code covering Back Mountain, Pennsylvania. It has been in service since 19-Jul-2010 and sits in the Eastern (ET) time zone.
How to dial a 272 number
+1 272 555-01231 272 555-0123272 555-0123Cities in the 272 area code
A 272 number is usually in one of these places in Pennsylvania — 3 counties.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the 272 area code?
The 272 area code is in Back Mountain, Pennsylvania, United States (Eastern (ET)).
Is 272 an overlay area code?
Yes. 272 overlays the same region as 570, so callers dial all 10 digits.
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 272?
Yes — dial the area code plus the seven-digit number.
How do I call a 272 number from another country?
Dial your exit code (or +), then 1, then 272, then the number: +1 272 555-0123.
Source: NANPA numbering plan. An area code covers a region, not a precise address — a 272 number does not pinpoint a street or ZIP code.
Number holders in area code 272
Each prefix (the three digits after the area code) is assigned by NANPA to one telephone company. 354 prefixes are in use in 272, shared by 45 companies. The largest holders:
| Company | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC | 85 | 24% |
| Onvoy, LLC | 58 | 16% |
| Ton80 Communications, LLC | 35 | 10% |
| Onvoy Spectrum, LLC | 21 | 6% |
| Ip Horizon LLC | 17 | 5% |
| Omnipoint Communications Enterprises, LP | 11 | 3% |
Source: NANPA central office code assignments. A number keeps its original prefix when it is ported to another carrier.
Complaints about 272 numbers
- Reports to the FTC, last 30 days
- 221
- Recorded messages or robocalls
- 75%
- Rank among area codes
- #325 of 670
- Most reported subjects
- Other (98)
- Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) (61)
- Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends (21)
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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