What time zone is area code 336 in?

Area code 336 uses Eastern Time.

What area codes overlay 336?

743 serves the same area as 336. New numbers in the area can get any of these codes, which is why local calls need all 10 digits.

Is a call from area code 336 a scam?

The area code alone doesn’t tell you. Most calls from 336 are ordinary local calls, but scammers can fake (“spoof”) any number. If you don’t recognize a 336 number, let it go to voicemail.

When did area code 336 start?

336 went into service in 1997. It was created from area code 910.

Can a 336 number be outside North Carolina?

Yes. People keep their numbers when they move and when they switch to mobile or internet phone services, so a 336 caller can be anywhere.

Area code 336

Where is area code 336?

Greensboro, Winston-Salem and High Point, North Carolina

Local time: … (Eastern Time)

State	North Carolina
Country	United States
Main cities	Greensboro, Winston-Salem and High Point
Time zone	Eastern Time
Overlay area codes	743
In service since	1997 (created from 910)
Assigned prefixes	783
Dialing format	(336) XXX-XXXX · +1 336 XXX XXXX from abroad

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Cities and towns in area code 336

Listed by how many phone prefixes (the 3 digits after the area code) are assigned to each place in 336.

Greensboro, NC (188)
Winston-Salem, NC (149)
High Point, NC (52)
Burlington, NC (51)
Lexington, NC (35)
Asheboro, NC (29)
Reidsville, NC (20)
North Wilkesboro, NC (16)
Roxboro, NC (13)
Elkin, NC (11)
Kernersville, NC (11)
Mount Airy, NC (11)
Thomasville, NC (8)
Eden, NC (6)
Julian, NC (6)
Madison, NC (6)
Mocksville, NC (6)
Summerfld, NC (6)
Yadkinville, NC (6)
Baldwin, NC (5)
Gibsonvl, NC (5)
Hamptonville, NC (5)
West Jefferson, NC (5)
Advance, NC (4)
Browns Summit, NC (4)
Dobson, NC (4)
Levelcross, NC (4)
Lomax, NC (4)
Randleman, NC (4)
Ruffin, NC (4)
Yanceyville, NC (4)
Anderson, NC (3)
Clemmons, NC (3)
Kimesville, NC (3)
King, NC (3)
Lewisville, NC (3)
Milton, NC (3)
Quaker Gap, NC (3)
Ramseur, NC (3)
Saxapahaw, NC (3)
Shoals, NC (3)
Sparta, NC (3)
State Road, NC (3)
Timberlake, NC (3)
Walkertown, NC (3)
Walnut Cove, NC (3)
Zephyr, NC (3)
Beulah, NC (2)
Boomer, NC (2)
Boonville, NC (2)
Churchland, NC (2)
Clingman, NC (2)
Creston, NC (2)
Danbury, NC (2)
Denton, NC (2)
Liberty, NC (2)
Mulberry, NC (2)
Pilot Mountain, NC (2)
Prospecthl, NC (2)
Red Brush, NC (2)
Roaringgap, NC (2)
Rural Hall, NC (2)
Sandyridge, NC (2)
Seagrove, NC (2)
Stoneville, NC (2)
Wilkesboro, NC (2)
Badin Lake, NC (1)
Bennett, NC (1)
Coleridge, NC (1)
East Bend, NC (1)
Farmer, NC (1)
Forbush, NC (1)
Gatewood, NC (1)
Gladecreek, NC (1)
Jacksoncrk, NC (1)
Jamestown, NC (1)
Lansing, NC (1)
Nathanscrk, NC (1)
Pisgah, NC (1)
Scottville, NC (1)
Westfield, NC (1)

Phone companies in area code 336

The carriers that hold the most 336 prefixes. People can move their number to another carrier, so this shows who first issued a number, not who serves it today.

Prefixes	Carrier
163	Southern Bell Tel & Tel (AT&T)
90	Verizon Wireless
63	T-Mobile USA
58	Brightspeed of North Carolina
46	New Cingular Wireless PCS (AT&T)
43	Paetec Itel
32	North State Comm
26	Onvoy

All 783 prefixes in area code 336

Pick the 3 digits after the area code to see that prefix’s city and carrier.

Area codes that overlay 336

Questions

Where is area code 336?: Area code 336 is in North Carolina. It serves Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point, Burlington and Lexington and 76 other cities and towns.
What time zone is area code 336 in?: Area code 336 uses Eastern Time.
What area codes overlay 336?: 743 serves the same area as 336. New numbers in the area can get any of these codes, which is why local calls need all 10 digits.
Is a call from area code 336 a scam?: The area code alone doesn’t tell you. Most calls from 336 are ordinary local calls, but scammers can fake (“spoof”) any number. If you don’t recognize a 336 number, let it go to voicemail.
When did area code 336 start?: 336 went into service in 1997. It was created from area code 910.
Can a 336 number be outside North Carolina?: Yes. People keep their numbers when they move and when they switch to mobile or internet phone services, so a 336 caller can be anywhere.

Other area codes in North Carolina

Area code	Main cities
252	Greenville, Rocky Mount and Wilson
472	Laurinburg, Rockingham and Fayetteville
704	Charlotte, Gastonia and Concord
828	Asheville, Hickory and Morganton
910	Fayetteville, Wilmington and Jacksonville
919	Raleigh, Durham and Cary
980	Charlotte, Gastonia and Concord
984	Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill