Area Code 252

Greenville, North Carolina · EST/EDT (UTC-5) · United States

Area Code
252
City
Greenville, NC
Time Zone
EST/EDT
UTC Offset
UTC-5 / UTC-4 DST
DST
Observed
Introduced
1998

Where Is Area Code 252?

Greenville, Rocky Mount, Outer Banks — eastern North Carolina

Outer Banks beach region and eastern NC university towns.

Major Cities & Neighborhoods
GreenvilleRocky MountNew BernKill Devil Hills

Time Zone for Area Code 252

Standard Time
EST (UTC-5)
Daylight Time
EDT (UTC-4)
DST 2026 Start
March 8, 2026
DST 2026 End
November 1, 2026
Country
United States
IANA Zone
America/New_York

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is area code 252?

Area code 252 is located in Greenville, North Carolina (United States). It covers Greenville, Rocky Mount, Outer Banks — eastern North Carolina.

What time zone is area code 252 in?

Area code 252 (Greenville, North Carolina) is in the EST/EDT time zone. Standard time is UTC-5 and UTC-4 during Daylight Saving Time.

Is area code 252 a scam?

Area code 252 is a legitimate NANPA-assigned code serving Greenville, North Carolina. However, scammers can spoof any area code. If you receive an unexpected call from (252), verify the caller before sharing personal information.

What time is it in area code 252 right now?

Area code 252 follows EST/EDT (UTC-5). See the live clock at whattime.city/raleigh/ for the exact current time in Greenville.

When was area code 252 introduced?

Area code 252 was introduced in 1998. Outer Banks beach region and eastern NC university towns.