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A local number for Scranton, PA. Call and text over WiFi or mobile data, on the phone you already have.
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- No extra SIM
- Location
- Scranton, Pennsylvania
- Time zone
- Eastern (GMT -5)
Where is area code 272 located?
Area code 272 is a Pennsylvania area code, serving Scranton, PA and nearby cities including Hazleton, Williamsport. It is in the Eastern (GMT -5) time zone.
Who is calling from area code 272?
A 272 call comes from a number assigned to the Scranton, PA area, which can be a mobile, a landline or an app-based number like AvoCall's. Caller ID can be faked from any area code, so if you don't know the number, let it go to voicemail and never share a code you didn't ask for.
How do I get a 272 phone number?
Pick an available 272 number and sign up for AvoCall. Your new Scranton, PA number works for calls and texts on your existing phone over WiFi or data. No second SIM is needed. Right now 20 numbers in the 272 area code are available on this page (checked October 11, 2026 at 8:25 AM UTC).
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20 numbers listed · Checked October 11, 2026 at 8:25 AM UTC.
- (272) 800-1655Scranton, PA
- (272) 500-1269Beach Lake, PA
- (272) 782-0189Numidia, PA
- (272) 219-4482Mount Pocono, PA
- (272) 373-1040Freeland, PA
- (272) 444-5302Selinsgrove, PA
- (272) 444-5222Selinsgrove, PA
- (272) 299-0249Little Meadows, PA
- (272) 299-0247Little Meadows, PA
- (272) 333-9672Frackville, PA
- (272) 260-0201Pittston, PA
- (272) 266-9349Catawissa, PA
- (272) 746-0045Kulpmont, PA
- (272) 216-8206Honesdale, PA
- (272) 240-1087Mcadoo, PA
- (272) 240-1070Mcadoo, PA
- (272) 766-9556Lockhaven, PA
- (272) 766-9234Lockhaven, PA
- (272) 766-9306Lockhaven, PA
- (272) 256-0178New Philadelphia, PA
Every number requires an AvoCall plan. Current web pricing is verified at checkout, and number availability changes often.
About the 272 area code
Area code 272 reaches the Pennsylvania cities of Scranton, Hazleton, and Williamsport, a coverage area that sits entirely within the Eastern time zone.
It is a comparatively recent arrival, entering service in 2013 as an overlay on area code 570. The two codes occupy identical territory, which means local callers in the region dial all ten digits of a phone number.
Dialing note: 272 is part of an overlay complex with 570, so local calls in this area are dialed with all ten digits.
Numbering details on this page (service dates and overlay status) are checked against the NANPA numbering registry. Registry data as of 10/08/2026.
272 phone number FAQ
- Can I receive verification codes on a 272 number?
- AvoCall 272 numbers support calling and messaging. Verification-text compatibility varies by sender; short-code and 2FA delivery is not guaranteed.
- Which 272 numbers are available right now?
- As of October 11, 2026 at 8:25 AM UTC, 20 272 numbers were available to claim on this page. Inventory is re-checked hourly and changes as numbers are claimed, and availability is confirmed at checkout. See the current list.