252 area code
Greenville area, Eastern Time.Area code 252 covers Greenville, Rocky Mount, Wilson and 89 more places in North Carolina, on Eastern Time.
Right now in Greenville
Eastern Time (EST, UTC-5; EDT, UTC-4 in summer)
Calling hours: Every day, 8 AM to 9 PM (the federal rule)
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Where 252 numbers come from
Numbers are issued by rate center, a billing area named for its main town. 252 has 92. Each one's share is how many 252 numbers start there. Its biggest metro area is Virginia Beach-Chesepeake-Norfolk, VA-NC.
- Greenville10%
- Rocky Mount9%
- Wilson5%
- New Bern5%
- Kinston4%
- Henderson3%
- Elizabeth City3%
- Morehead City3%
- Roanoke Rapids3%
- Washington2%
Also: Kill Devil Hills, Ahoskie, Havelock, Swansboro-West Carteret, Williamston, Coinjock, Tarboro, Beaufort, Manteo, Moyock, Warrenton, Windsor + 70 more
Share of exchanges (blocks of 10,000 numbers). Source: NANPA rate center and exchange reports, November 10, 2026
When can you call a 252 number?
Sales calls to homes and cell phones have legal hours, set by the federal rule. Hold every 252 number to them, since you can't tell a work line from a personal cell.
What applies to 252Every day, 8 AM to 9 PM
- Federal (TCPA and FTC rule)Every day, 8 AM to 9 PMCalls to residential and mobile numbers. Most calls to businesses are exempt from the FTC's rule.47 CFR 64.1200(c)(1); 16 CFR 310.4(c) (opens in a new tab)
Local time comes from the area code, not from where the person is today. Mobiles keep their number when they move. Calling hours here are a guide, not legal advice. Every state's calling hours, with sources
The 252 area code
252 went into service on March 22, 1998, split off from 919. Local calls can still be dialed with 7 digits.
- 1998252 starts
Source: NANPA area code database
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252 area code FAQ
What area code is 252?
252 is a North Carolina area code for Greenville, Rocky Mount, Wilson, New Bern and 88 more places.
What time zone is the 252 area code in?
Eastern Time (EST, UTC-5; EDT, UTC-4 in summer).
What are the calling hours for 252 numbers?
Every day, 8 AM to 9 PM, local time, under the federal rule.
When did the 252 area code start?
On March 22, 1998. It was split from 919.
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