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352 Area Code
Area code 352 is in Florida, serving north-central Florida including Gainesville, Ocala, The Villages and the Nature Coast. It is in the Eastern Time zone.
Last updated October 1, 2026 · Source: NANPA
Where is the 352 area code?
352 is a Florida area code covering north-central Florida including Gainesville, Ocala, The Villages and the Nature Coast. In the wider directory it sits in the South region.
Cities in the 352 area code
- Gainesville
- Spring Hill
- Ocala
- The Villages
- Clermont
- Leesburg
- Brooksville
- Inverness
- Crystal River
- Tavares
- Eustis
- Mount Dora
- Dade City
- Alachua
- Chiefland
Counties served by 352
Alachua County, Marion County, Lake County, Sumter County, Hernando County, Citrus County, Levy County, Gilchrist County and Pasco County.
Time zone note: Most of Florida is Eastern; the western Panhandle (around Pensacola) is Central.
Dialing 352
Gainesville, FL is currently served by the single area code 352, with no overlay. Ten-digit dialing (area code + seven-digit number) always works and is increasingly the norm nationwide; some local calls may still connect with seven digits. If a future overlay is added, 10-digit dialing would become mandatory.
From outside the US, dial +1 352 followed by the seven-digit number.
History of the 352 area code
352 went into service on December 3, 1995, created when it was split from 904. It serves Gainesville and the surrounding part of Florida. For how codes are created, split, and overlaid, see how area codes work.
Is 352 a scam or spam risk?
352 is a legitimate geographic area code, not a premium or toll line, so a call from it costs you nothing extra. That said, scammers frequently spoof real local area codes to look familiar on caller ID. A genuine 352 number on your screen is no guarantee the caller is in Gainesville, FL or trustworthy. See spam & scam-risk area codes for how spoofing works and how to respond.
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352 area code FAQ
Where is the 352 area code?
The 352 area code is in Florida, covering north-central Florida including Gainesville, Ocala, The Villages and the Nature Coast, in the South region.
What cities are in the 352 area code?
Cities in the 352 area code include Gainesville, Spring Hill, Ocala, The Villages, Clermont, Leesburg, Brooksville, Inverness, Crystal River and Tavares.
What time zone is 352 in?
352 is in the Eastern Time zone. Most of Florida is Eastern; the western Panhandle (around Pensacola) is Central.
When did the 352 area code start?
352 went into service on December 3, 1995.
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 352?
Ten-digit dialing always works, and many areas now require it; some local calls in this area may still connect with seven digits.
Is 352 a toll-free or premium code?
No. 352 is a standard geographic area code, so calling it costs the same as any local or long-distance call on your plan. Toll-free calls use 800, 888, 877, 866, 855, 844 or 833.