Area Code 336: Greensboro, North Carolina
336 is a telephone area code serving North Carolina, including Greensboro, Winston-Salem. It is part of the North American Numbering Plan and is dialed with the country code +1.
Numbers beginning with 336 are located in North Carolina, United States (NANP region: Piedmont). The code covers Greensboro, Winston-Salem.
How to Dial Area Code 336
| Calling from | What to dial |
|---|---|
| Anywhere in the US or Canada | 1 336 XXX-XXXX (10-digit dialing: 336 + 7-digit number) |
| Local call inside the same area code | 7-digit number in most areas; 10 digits where an overlay code is active |
| From the UK or Europe | 00 1 336 XXX XXXX |
| From Australia | 0011 1 336 XXX XXXX |
| From a mobile phone anywhere | +1 336 XXX XXXX |
Whatever country you are calling from, the + symbol replaces the exit code. Save the contact as +1 336 XXXXXXX and it will dial correctly from any phone in the world.
Time Zone for Area Code 336
Calls to a 336 number ring in the America/New_York time zone, standard offset UTC-05:00. Daylight saving time applies here, so the offset moves forward one hour from March to November.
Cities and Communities Served by 336
The following places fall inside the 336 calling area:
Other Area Codes in North Carolina
These codes also serve North Carolina. Area codes are assigned by the North American Numbering Plan Administration (NANPA).
| Area Code | Cities / Coverage |
|---|---|
| 252 | Greenville, Outer Banks |
| 704 | Charlotte |
| 743 | Piedmont (overlay) |
| 828 | Asheville |
| 910 | Wilmington, Fayetteville |
| 919 | Raleigh, Durham |
| 980 | Charlotte (overlay) |
| 984 | Raleigh (overlay) |
See all 9 area codes in North Carolina →
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is area code 336?
Area code 336 is in North Carolina, United States. It covers Greensboro, Winston-Salem.
What time zone is area code 336 in?
Area code 336 rings in the America/New_York time zone (UTC-05:00 standard).
Do I need to dial 1 before area code 336?
Yes, for a long-distance call inside the US and Canada you dial 1 first, then 336, then the seven-digit number. The 1 is the North American long-distance trunk prefix — it is not the country code. From outside North America you dial your exit code then 1 then 336.
Is area code 336 toll-free?
No. 336 is a standard geographic area code, so normal long-distance rates apply unless your plan includes them. Toll-free NANP codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888.