Area code 252
252 is Greenville, Rocky Mount, Wilson, North Carolina.
Area code 252 at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- Main cities
- Greenville, Rocky Mount, Wilson, New Bern, Kinston, Elizabeth City, Roanoke Rapids
- Time zone
- Eastern Time
- Local time now
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- Overlay codes
- No overlay — 252 is the only area code here.
- In service since
- 1998
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 252?
Area code 252 covers Greenville, Rocky Mount, Wilson in North Carolina.
What time is it in area code 252?
Area code 252 is in the Eastern Time time zone. See the live clock above for the current local time.
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