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US area code · North Carolina

336 area code

Where the 336 area code is, its overlay and how to dial a +1 336 number from anywhere.

CoversAsheboro, North CarolinaTime zoneEastern (ET)TypeOverlay
Quick answer

The 336 area code is in Asheboro, North Carolina, United States (Eastern (ET)). To call from abroad: +1 336 555-0123. It is an overlay, so all 10 digits are dialled.

StateNorth Carolina
Main areaAsheboro
Time zoneEastern (ET)
TypeOverlay
10-digit dialingRequired
In service since10-Dec-1997

The 336 area code is a geographic North American Numbering Plan (NANP) code covering Asheboro, North Carolina. It has been in service since 10-Dec-1997 and sits in the Eastern (ET) time zone.

Overlay 336 shares its region

Several area codes cover the same geographic area, so two neighbours can have different codes. Because of the overlay, you must dial all 10 digits (area code + number) even for local calls.

336743910

How to dial a 336 number

From abroad+1 336 555-0123
Within the US / Canada1 336 555-0123
Locally (same area)336 555-0123

Cities in the 336 area code

A 336 number is usually in one of these places in North Carolina — 5 counties.

Asheboro RandolphBurlington AlamanceGreensboro Caswell;GuilfordHigh Point GuilfordWinston-Salem Forsyth

Other North Carolina area codes

252472704743828910919980984

Frequently asked questions

Where is the 336 area code?

The 336 area code is in Asheboro, North Carolina, United States (Eastern (ET)).

Is 336 an overlay area code?

Yes. 336 overlays the same region as 743, 910, so callers dial all 10 digits.

Do I have to dial 10 digits for 336?

Yes — dial the area code plus the seven-digit number.

How do I call a 336 number from another country?

Dial your exit code (or +), then 1, then 336, then the number: +1 336 555-0123.

Source: NANPA numbering plan. An area code covers a region, not a precise address — a 336 number does not pinpoint a street or ZIP code.

Number holders in area code 336

Each prefix (the three digits after the area code) is assigned by NANPA to one telephone company. 800 prefixes are in use in 336, shared by 52 companies. The largest holders:

CompanyPrefixesShare
Bellsouth Telecomm Inc Dba Southern Bell Tel & Tel16621%
Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless9011%
Suncom Dba T-Mobile USA638%
Brightspeed Of North Carolina, LLC587%
New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC466%
Paetec Itel, LLC435%

Source: NANPA central office code assignments. A number keeps its original prefix when it is ported to another carrier.

Complaints about 336 numbers

Reports to the FTC, last 30 days
761
Recorded messages or robocalls
61%
Rank among area codes
#89 of 670
Most reported subjects
Other (371)
Medical & prescriptions (92)
Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) (62)

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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