Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Where Is Area Code 252?

Area code 252 is in northeastern and eastern North Carolina. It serves a large stretch of the Inner Banks and coastal plain, including Elizabeth City and many communities near the Albemarle Sound and the Outer Banks region.

Major cities and towns in area code 252 include Elizabeth City, Greenville, Rocky Mount, New Bern, Kinston, Henderson, Roanoke Rapids, Washington, and Kill Devil Hills. The area code covers all or part of many counties in eastern North Carolina, including Pasquotank County, Pitt County, Craven County, Nash County, Edgecombe County, and Halifax County.

Notable geographic features in the 252 region include the Albemarle Sound, the Pamlico Sound, and parts of North Carolina's barrier island coast. The service area also includes well-known destinations and landmarks such as the Outer Banks communities in Dare County and Cape Lookout National Seashore on the southern coast of the 252 region.

History of Area Code 252

Area code 252 was created on March 22, 1998, in a split from area code 919. The split was part of North Carolina's telephone numbering growth as eastern parts of the state needed more phone numbers for homes, businesses, and mobile phones.

Area code 252 has remained a single area code since it was created. As of published North American Numbering Plan records, it has not been overlaid by another area code.

Key Facts About Area Code 252

• Area code 252 is a geographic telephone area code in the state of North Carolina.
• Elizabeth City is one of the cities served by area code 252, and Greenville is one of the largest cities in the area code.
• Area code 252 was established on March 22, 1998, when it split from area code 919.
• Area code 252 uses the Eastern Time Zone.
• Area code 252 serves parts of northeastern and eastern North Carolina, including coastal and inland communities.
• East Carolina University in Greenville is a major public university within area code 252.
• The Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kill Devil Hills is located within area code 252.
• The North American Numbering Plan classifies 252 as a standard geographic area code, not a toll-free code.

Frequently Asked Questions

What state is area code 252 in?

Area code 252 is in North Carolina.

What major cities use area code 252?

Major cities in area code 252 include Elizabeth City, Greenville, Rocky Mount, New Bern, Kinston, Henderson, Roanoke Rapids, Washington, and Kill Devil Hills.

Is area code 252 a toll-free number?

No. Area code 252 is a geographic area code.