Area code 272
Area code 272 serves Scranton and nearby parts of Pennsylvania, including Wilkes-Barre, Williamsport and Hazleton. It is on Eastern Time, which observes daylight saving time. 570 is an overlay for the same area.
Area code 272 at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| Main city | Scranton |
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 in winter, UTC−4 in summer |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
| Overlay codes | 570 |
Cities in 272
- Scranton
- Wilkes-Barre
- Williamsport
- Hazleton
An area code shows where a number was first assigned. Mobile numbers keep their area code when people move, so the person you’re calling may be somewhere else.
When you can call a 272 number
Federal telemarketing rules under the TCPA allow sales calls between 8 AM and 9 PM in the called person’s local time. Here is that window for a 272 number, shown in your own time zone.
General information, not legal advice. Some states add rules for Sundays, holidays or the number of calls. See our calling hours guide.
| If you’re on | You can call 272 between |
|---|---|
| Eastern | 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Central | 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Mountain | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Arizona | 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Pacific | 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
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Questions about 272
What time zone is area code 272?
Area code 272 is on Eastern Time. It observes daylight saving time.
Where is area code 272?
Area code 272 is in Pennsylvania. Its main city is Scranton, and it also covers Wilkes-Barre, Williamsport and Hazleton.
What are the legal hours to call a 272 number?
Under the federal TCPA, sales calls are allowed from 8 AM to 9 PM in the called person’s local time. Personal and informational calls are not limited by these hours.
What area codes overlay 272?
570 covers the same area as 272, so numbers in the same town can have either code.