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727 Area Code
Area code 727 is in Florida, serving Pinellas County and western Pasco County, including St. Petersburg and Clearwater. It is in the Eastern Time zone.
Last updated October 1, 2026 · Source: NANPA
Where is the 727 area code?
727 is a Florida area code covering Pinellas County and western Pasco County, including St. Petersburg and Clearwater. In the wider directory it sits in the South region.
Cities in the 727 area code
- St. Petersburg
- Clearwater
- Largo
- Pinellas Park
- Palm Harbor
- Dunedin
- Tarpon Springs
- Seminole
- Safety Harbor
- Gulfport
- New Port Richey
- Port Richey
- Holiday
- Hudson
Counties served by 727
Pinellas County and Pasco County.
Time zone note: Most of Florida is Eastern; the western Panhandle (around Pensacola) is Central.
Dialing 727
St. Petersburg, FL is currently served by the single area code 727, 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 +1 727 followed by the seven-digit number.
History of the 727 area code
727 went into service on July 1, 1998, created when it was split from 813. It serves St. Petersburg and the surrounding part of Florida. For how codes are created, split, and overlaid, see how area codes work.
Is 727 a scam or spam risk?
727 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 727 number on your screen is no guarantee the caller is in St. Petersburg, FL or trustworthy. See spam & scam-risk area codes for how spoofing works and how to respond.
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Quick answers
727 area code FAQ
Where is the 727 area code?
The 727 area code is in Florida, covering Pinellas County and western Pasco County, including St. Petersburg and Clearwater, in the South region.
What cities are in the 727 area code?
Cities in the 727 area code include St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo, Pinellas Park, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Tarpon Springs, Seminole, Safety Harbor and Gulfport.
What time zone is 727 in?
727 is in the Eastern Time zone. Most of Florida is Eastern; the western Panhandle (around Pensacola) is Central.
When did the 727 area code start?
727 went into service on July 1, 1998.
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 727?
Ten-digit dialing always works, and many areas now require it; some local calls in this area may still connect with seven digits.
Is 727 a toll-free or premium code?
No. 727 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.