Area Code 272
Area code 272 covers Williamsport and nearby cities including Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Back Mountain in Pennsylvania, in the Eastern Time.
Area code 272 quick facts
| Location | Williamsport, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| In service | 2013-10-21 |
| Overlay codes | 570 |
| Nearby codes | 570, 607, 484, 610, 835, 223 |
| Carrier coverage | 328 prefixes; 49% wireless |
| FTC complaint data | 60 complaints across 18 numbers |
| Data current as of | August 2, 2026 |
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FTC complaints involving 272 numbers
Numbers shown with area code 272 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Other”, “Dropped call or no message”, “Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)”.
Most-complained 272 numbers:
- (272) 201-6468 — 6 complaints
- (272) 204-5688 — 5 complaints
- (272) 237-0845 — 4 complaints
- (272) 200-6352 — 3 complaints
- (272) 204-5911 — 3 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.
Cities in area code 272
Williamsport, Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Back Mountain, Hazleton
Area codes by city
Carriers in area code 272
Area code 272 spans 328 prefixes, about 49% wireless. Top carriers: NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC, ONVOY, LLC - PA, ONVOY SPECTRUM, LLC, CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - PA. Look up the carrier and line type for a 272 number.
Other Pennsylvania area codes
- 215 — Philadelphia
- 223 — Harrisburg
- 267 — Philadelphia
- 412 — Pittsburgh
- 445 — Philadelphia
- 484 — Philadelphia
- 570 — Scranton
- 582 — Boalsburg
- 610 — Philadelphia
- 717 — Harrisburg
- 724 — Greensburg
- 814 — Erie
- 835 — Philadelphia
- 878 — Pittsburgh
Nearby area codes
- 570 — Scranton
- 607 — Binghamton
- 484 — Philadelphia
- 610 — Philadelphia
- 835 — Philadelphia
- 223 — Harrisburg
Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 272?
Area code 272 covers Williamsport and nearby cities including Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Back Mountain in Pennsylvania, in the Eastern Time.
What cities use area code 272?
Area code 272 serves Williamsport, Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Back Mountain, Hazleton in Pennsylvania.
What time zone is area code 272 in?
Area code 272 is in the Eastern Time (America/New_York).
How do you dial a 272 number?
Dial all 10 digits: 272 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 272 and the local number.
Is a call from area code 272 a scam?
A 272 number is geographically tied to Pennsylvania, 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 272 a country code?
No. 272 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 272 number written for international dialing looks like +1 272 followed by the 7-digit local number.
Sourced from the official NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administrator) numbering database, current as of August 2, 2026. Refreshed monthly.