Area code 727 covers St. Petersburg and surrounding areas in Florida. It was activated in 1998 as an overlay of area code 813. For the full picture, see all Florida area codes.
| State | Florida |
|---|---|
| Primary city | St. Petersburg |
| Cities also served | St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo, Palm Harbor, Pinellas Park, Dunedin, Tarpon Springs, New Port Richey |
| Time zone | Eastern (UTC-5 / UTC-4 DST) |
| Year established | July 1, 1998 |
| Original 1947 NPA? | No |
| Parent code | 813 |
| Overlay codes | None |
| Currently in use? | Yes, actively assigned |
| Ten-digit dialing required? | Yes |
Cities Served by Area Code 727
Area code 727 serves Pinellas County and western Pasco County, Florida — Tampa–St. Petersburg–Clearwater MSA, including the following cities and communities:
- St. Petersburg
- Clearwater
- Largo
- Palm Harbor
- Pinellas Park
- Dunedin
- Tarpon Springs
- New Port Richey
Nearby area codes covering the same broader region include: 813, 941, 352.
How to Get a 727 Phone Number
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- Port an existing 727 number. If you already have a 727 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 Florida sometimes can’t accept inbound ports of 727 numbers due to 911 routing rules.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 727 area code still in use?
Yes. 727 is actively assigned to new phone lines in Pinellas County and western Pasco County, Florida — Tampa–St. Petersburg–Clearwater MSA.
What is the parent area code of 727?
Area code 727 is an overlay of 813. Both codes serve the same region of Florida.
Can I get a 727 number if I don't live in Florida?
Yes. Phone numbers are no longer tied to a physical address. With VoIP service or a number broker, you can hold a 727 number from anywhere in the world. The number routes to whatever device or carrier you specify.
Is 727 a scam area code?
No. 727 is a legitimate, active area code for Pinellas County and western Pasco County, Florida — Tampa–St. Petersburg–Clearwater MSA. Like any area code, scammers occasionally spoof 727 caller IDs, but the code itself is heavily used by real Florida businesses, government offices, and residents.
What area did 727 split from, and when?
Area code 727 was created on July 1, 1998, as a geographic split from area code 813. For over four decades, all of the Tampa Bay region — including Pinellas County — shared the 813 code. Rapid population growth exhausted available numbers, prompting the split.
Does area code 727 have any overlays?
No. As of mid-2026, area code 727 has no overlay codes. It remains the sole area code for Pinellas County and the western portion of Pasco County. Seven-digit local dialing is still permitted within the 727 territory.
Why does most of Oldsmar still use area code 813 even though it is geographically inside the 727 region?
Oldsmar’s telephone trunk lines were wired into Tampa’s switching infrastructure. Rewiring them during the 1998 split would have been prohibitively expensive, so Oldsmar was left in the 813 code as a noted exception to the otherwise county-based boundary.
What major cities does the 727 area code serve?
The 727 area code serves St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo, Palm Harbor, Pinellas Park, Dunedin, Tarpon Springs, and communities in western Pasco County such as New Port Richey, Port Richey, and Holiday.
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