Clearwater, Florida

Where Is Area Code 727?

Area code 727 is in west-central Florida. It serves much of Pinellas County and a small part of western Pasco County along the Gulf Coast. Clearwater is one of the main cities in the area code.

Area code 727 covers cities and communities such as Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Largo, Pinellas Park, Dunedin, Tarpon Springs, Palm Harbor, and New Port Richey. It also serves beach communities in Pinellas County, including parts of Clearwater Beach and St. Pete Beach.

This area includes the Pinellas Peninsula between the Gulf of Mexico and Tampa Bay. Notable places in the 727 area include Clearwater Beach, Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, and Tarpon Springs' historic sponge docks.

History of Area Code 727

Area code 727 was created on February 1, 1999. It was split from area code 813, which had long served the Tampa Bay region. The split gave most of Pinellas County and part of Pasco County the new 727 code, while Tampa stayed in 813.

Area code 727 is a split area code, not an overlay. The change happened as the region added more phone lines for homes, businesses, cell phones, and fax machines during the 1990s.

Key Facts About Area Code 727

• Area code 727 is in Florida, and Clearwater is one of its best-known cities.
• Area code 727 primarily serves Pinellas County and also covers a small part of western Pasco County.
• Area code 727 is in the Eastern Time Zone.
• Area code 727 was created on February 1, 1999, in a split from area code 813.
• Area code 727 is a geographic area code, not a toll-free code.
• St. Petersburg, the largest city in Pinellas County, uses area code 727.
• Clearwater Marine Aquarium, home of the rescued dolphin Winter, is in the 727 area.
• Tropicana Field, the longtime home of Major League Baseball's Tampa Bay Rays, is in St. Petersburg within area code 727.

Frequently Asked Questions

What state is area code 727 in?

Area code 727 is in Florida.

What major cities use area code 727?

Major cities that use area code 727 include Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Largo, Pinellas Park, Dunedin, Tarpon Springs, and New Port Richey.

Is area code 727 a toll-free number?

No. Area code 727 is a geographic area code.