Area Code 327

Area code 327 is one of the newest NANP area codes

Area code 327 is one of the most recently added codes in the North American Numbering Plan, in service since February 20, 2024. It is an overlay that shares its territory with 870, adding fresh numbers as those codes fill up. Existing numbers in the area keep their codes; only new phone lines may be issued a 327 number.

Because 327 is new and unfamiliar, some people are wary when it appears on caller ID and search for “who called me from 327?” An area code only shows where a number is registered, and any number can be spoofed — so a 327 call is not suspicious on its own. Judge each call by what it asks for, not the code. Is a call from 327 a scam?

FTC complaints involving 327 numbers

Numbers shown with area code 327 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)”.

Most-complained 327 numbers:

• (327) 207-5920 — 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.

Frequently asked questions

Where is area code 327?

Area code 327 covers Jonesboro and nearby cities including Pine Bluff, El Dorado, Paragould in Arkansas, in the Central Time.

What cities use area code 327?

Area code 327 serves Jonesboro, Pine Bluff, El Dorado, Paragould, Texarkana, and 1 other communities in Arkansas.

What time zone is area code 327 in?

Area code 327 is in the Central Time (America/Chicago).

How do you dial a 327 number?

Dial all 10 digits: 327 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 327 and the local number.

Is a call from area code 327 a scam?

A 327 number is geographically tied to Arkansas, 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 327 a country code?

No. 327 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 327 number written for international dialing looks like +1 327 followed by the 7-digit local number.