Area Code 336 Location

Area code 336 serves central North Carolina in the Piedmont Triad, centered on Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and High Point. This region sits between the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Coastal Plain, making it a key crossroads for travel, business, and education. It’s home to the Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) and major universities like UNC Greensboro and Wake Forest University, along with historic sites such as Old Salem.

Cities and communities covered by area code 336 include:

• Greensboro
• Winston-Salem
• High Point
• Burlington
• Asheboro
• Lexington
• Kernersville
• Mount Airy
• Reidsville These areas feature well-known landmarks like the Greensboro Coliseum Complex, Pilot Mountain State Park, and the world-famous High Point Market furniture show.

Established in 1997 as a split from 910, area code 336 later received an overlay with area code 743 to add more numbers as the region grew. Today, 10-digit dialing is required for local calls within the 336/743 footprint. The area is known for its roots in furniture, textiles, and tobacco, and it continues to grow with healthcare, logistics, and manufacturing. “Overlay 743 for NPA 336 was implemented in 2016.” (North American Numbering Plan Administrator)