The area code 727 is located in Clearwater, Florida.
Area code 727 serves Clearwater, Florida, and most of Pinellas County along the Gulf Coast in the Tampa Bay region. This local area code covers a dense stretch of beach towns, bayfront cities, and suburbs from Tarpon Springs to St. Petersburg, plus parts of western Pasco County. Established in 1998 after a split from 813, 727 became the primary code for Clearwater and the beaches, while 813 remained focused on Tampa. If you see a 727 phone number, it usually points to a caller or business in this coastal part of West Central Florida.
Major cities and communities in area code 727 include:
Area code 727 also maps to well-known landmarks and attractions, like Clearwater Beach and Pier 60, the St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE), Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, the Tarpon Springs sponge docks, and the Pinellas side of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. The code links communities along the busy U.S. 19 corridor and a chain of barrier islands, making it central to the region’s tourism and local services. Pinellas County is also notable for its high population density within a small land area, which helps explain the strong demand for 727 phone numbers. For callers, a 727 area code is a strong hint you’re reaching someone in Clearwater, St. Pete, or nearby Gulf beaches in the Eastern Time Zone.
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