727 area code
Clearwater area, Eastern Time.Area code 727 covers Clearwater, St. Petersburg, New Port Richey and 2 more places in Florida, on Eastern Time.
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Eastern Time (EST, UTC-5; EDT, UTC-4 in summer)
Calling hours: Every day, 8 AM to 8 PM (Florida law)
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Where 727 numbers come from
Numbers are issued by rate center, a billing area named for its main town. 727 has 5. Each one's share is how many 727 numbers start there. Its biggest metro area is Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL.
- Clearwater49%
- St. Petersburg26%
- New Port Richey14%
- Tarpon Springs6%
- Hudson5%
Share of exchanges (blocks of 10,000 numbers). Source: NANPA rate center and exchange reports, November 10, 2026
When can you call a 727 number?
Sales calls to homes and cell phones have legal hours, set by Florida law. Hold every 727 number to them, since you can't tell a work line from a personal cell.
What applies to 727Every day, 8 AM to 8 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)
- Florida lawEvery day, 8 AM to 8 PMAlso no more than 3 calls in 24 hours on the same subject.Fla. Stat. 501.616(6) (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 727 area code
727 went into service on July 1, 1998, split off from 813. Local calls can still be dialed with 7 digits.
- 1998727 starts
Source: NANPA area code database
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727 area code FAQ
What area code is 727?
727 is a Florida area code for Clearwater, St. Petersburg, New Port Richey, Tarpon Springs and 1 more place.
What time zone is the 727 area code in?
Eastern Time (EST, UTC-5; EDT, UTC-4 in summer).
What are the calling hours for 727 numbers?
Every day, 8 AM to 8 PM, local time, under Florida law.
When did the 727 area code start?
On July 1, 1998. It was split from 813.
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