Area code 336 covers Greensboro and surrounding areas in North Carolina. It was activated in 1997 as an overlay of area code 910. Today it shares its territory with overlay code 743.
| State | North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Primary city | Greensboro |
| Cities also served | Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point, Burlington, Asheboro, Reidsville, Mount Airy, Lexington |
| Time zone | Eastern (UTC-5 / UTC-4 DST) |
| Year established | December 15, 1997 |
| Original 1947 NPA? | No |
| Parent code | 910 |
| Overlay codes | 743 |
| Currently in use? | Yes, actively assigned |
| Ten-digit dialing required? | Yes |
Cities Served by Area Code 336
Area code 336 serves Piedmont Triad region and portions of the northern Foothills and northern Mountains of north-central and northwestern North Carolina, including the following cities and communities:
- Greensboro
- Winston-Salem
- High Point
- Burlington
- Asheboro
- Reidsville
- Mount Airy
- Lexington
Nearby area codes covering the same broader region include: 743, 910, 704, 980, 919, 984, 828.
How to Get a 336 Phone Number
There are three ways to get a phone number with the 336 area code, each suited to a different need:
- Buy from a premium-number specialist. Companies that hold curated inventories of specific area codes can sell you a 336 number directly, often with a one-time fee and ownership transferred to you (no recurring carrier fees). This is the option for picking a specific memorable number, or for getting an area code that most carriers won’t let you request. Contact us about a 336 number.
- Sign up with a VoIP carrier. Voice-over-IP services (such as Google Voice, OpenPhone, Grasshopper, and many others) can typically provision a 336 number on request, especially for active overlay codes. You won’t usually get to pick the specific number, but you’ll get a working line in the area code. This is the cheapest option for anyone who doesn’t need a particular number.
- Port an existing 336 number. If you already have a 336 phone number with another carrier, you can transfer it (port it) to a new service provider while keeping the number. This works for landlines, cell phones, and VoIP services, though landlines outside of North Carolina sometimes can’t accept inbound ports of 336 numbers due to 911 routing rules.
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Browse 336 Numbers →Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 336 area code still in use?
Yes. 336 is actively assigned to new phone lines in Piedmont Triad region and portions of the northern Foothills and northern Mountains of north-central and northwestern North Carolina.
What is the difference between 336 and 743?
Today they share the same geographic territory in North Carolina. New phone lines in the area may be assigned either code. The two codes work identically for calling, billing, and service.
What is the parent area code of 336?
Area code 336 is an overlay of 910. Both codes serve the same region of North Carolina.
Can I get a 336 number if I don't live in North Carolina?
Yes. Phone numbers are no longer tied to a physical address. With VoIP service or a number broker, you can hold a 336 number from anywhere in the world. The number routes to whatever device or carrier you specify.
Is 336 a scam area code?
No. 336 is a legitimate, active area code for Piedmont Triad region and portions of the northern Foothills and northern Mountains of north-central and northwestern North Carolina. Like any area code, scammers occasionally spoof 336 caller IDs, but the code itself is heavily used by real North Carolina businesses, government offices, and residents.
What cities are covered by the 336 area code?
Area code 336 covers the Piedmont Triad and surrounding regions of north-central and northwestern North Carolina, including Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point, Burlington, Asheboro, Reidsville, Mount Airy, and Lexington, among many others.
When did area code 336 go into service?
Area code 336 went into service on December 15, 1997, when it was split from area code 910 to relieve numbering exhaustion in the Piedmont Triad region.
Does the 336 area code have an overlay?
Yes. Area code 743 was added as an overlay to the 336 territory in 2016. Both codes serve the same geographic area, and ten-digit dialing became mandatory in the region on April 23, 2016.
Is area code 336 the same as area code 743?
They serve the same geographic territory in northwestern and north-central North Carolina. Code 743 was added in 2016 as an overlay when 336 was projected to exhaust its available numbers; existing 336 holders kept their numbers.
