Area Code 252

FTC complaints involving 252 numbers

Numbers shown with area code 252 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Other”, “Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends”, “Dropped call or no message”.

Most-complained 252 numbers:

• (252) 623-1389 — 24 complaints
• (252) 501-6300 — 14 complaints
• (252) 445-2027 — 7 complaints
• (252) 203-6658 — 7 complaints
• (252) 765-4739 — 5 complaints

These are FTC Do Not Call complaints filed about specific numbers shown with this area code — frequently spoofed. The area code itself is not a scam. See the most-reported area codes and the most-reported phone numbers nationwide.

Frequently asked questions

Where is area code 252?

Area code 252 covers Greenville and nearby cities including Rocky Mount, Wilson, Havelock in North Carolina, in the Eastern Time.

What cities use area code 252?

Area code 252 serves Greenville, Rocky Mount, Wilson, Havelock, Kinston, and 1 other communities in North Carolina.

What time zone is area code 252 in?

Area code 252 is in the Eastern Time (America/New_York).

How do you dial a 252 number?

Dial all 10 digits: 252 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 252 and the local number.

Is a call from area code 252 a scam?

A 252 number is geographically tied to North Carolina, but caller ID can be spoofed, so the displayed area code does not prove where a caller really is. If you did not expect the call, do not share personal information and consider looking the number up.

Is 252 a country code?

No. 252 is a US area code (a domestic 3-digit code), not a country code. The country (calling) code for the United States is +1, shared across the North American Numbering Plan. So a full 252 number written for international dialing looks like +1 252 followed by the 7-digit local number.