USA Area code 336 - Greensboro, NC

Area code 336 is a North American Numbering Plan telephone area code serving Area codes for northwestern and north-central North Carolina, United States in North Carolina. It was activated in 1997 and today covers roughly 1.1 million residents across 35 cities and towns .

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Local time in 336 ?
-
Population served ?
1.1M
Overlay code ?
743
Time zone ?
Eastern (ET)
Activated ?
1997

Who called me from area code 336?

A call from area code 336 most likely originates from Greensboro or elsewhere in North Carolina - but caller ID spoofing means the area code alone cannot confirm who called. Right now, 25 336 numbers carry scam reports on this page. The only reliable way to identify the caller is to check the full 10-digit number:

  1. Run the number through the reverse phone lookup at the top of this page to see the owner's name, carrier, and location.
  2. Compare it against the recently reported scam numbers in 336 below.
  3. If the call was unwanted, report it to the FTC and use the report form on this page so other 336 residents see it.
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Reports are reviewed by our team before appearing on the page. The highest-reported numbers get added to the “Recently reported scam numbers” list above with a “community” badge.

Only the number, category, and description are stored. IP addresses are one-way hashed for rate-limiting and never stored raw. Reports are moderated before publication. Links are not allowed in descriptions.

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1. Were you expecting a call today?
2. Do you recognise the specific number (not just the area code)?
3. Have you searched the number online yet?
4. Is it during normal business hours in 336?
5. Are you actively waiting on a business decision (delivery, loan, job, etc.)?

Where is the 336 area code? Coverage map

The pin marks Greensboro, the largest city served by area code 336. Zoom and pan to explore the coverage region.

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Cities in the 336 area code

Area code 336 serves the following 35 communities:

Archdale
Asheboro
Burlington
Clemmons
Eden
Elkin
Graham
Greensboro
High Point
Jefferson
Kernersville
King
Lewisville
Lexington
Madison
Mayodan
Mebane
Mocksville
Mount Airy
Oak Ridge
Pilot Mountain
Reidsville
Roxboro
Rural Hall
Sparta
Stokesdale
Stoneville
Summerfield
Thomasville
Trinity
West Jefferson
Wilkesboro
Winston-Salem
Yadkinville
Yanceyville

Area codes near 336 (overlay + neighboring)

If a caller ID shows one of these codes, the call is probably still from the Greensboro area or a nearby region. Click any code to see its own page.

336 area code robocall complaints (FCC data)

Monthly count of FCC complaints tagged to numbers in area code 336 over the last 12 months.

75 complaints in the last 12 months. That's about 52% fewer robocall complaints per capita than the US average - 7 per 100,000 residents vs a national average of 14.7.

Monthly FCC robocall complaints for area code 336 over the last 12 months 0 25 50 75 100 August 2025: 6 reports Aug '25 September 2025: 10 reports Sep December 2025: 3 reports Dec January 2026: 6 reports Jan '26 February 2026: 7 reports Feb March 2026: 11 reports Mar April 2026: 2 reports Apr May 2026: 12 reports May June 2026: 11 reports Jun July 2026: 4 reports Jul August 2026: 3 reports Aug

Source: FCC Consumer Complaint Data (dataset vakf-fz8e). Data as of August 9, 2026. Refreshed monthly.

How 336 area code spam calls arrive

Based on 75 FCC complaints in the last 12 months, here's how 336 spam calls reached recipients:

1
Live Voice
37 reports · 49%
2
Prerecorded Voice
29 reports · 39%
3
Text Message
9 reports · 12%

FCC Consumer Complaint Data, last 12 months as of August 9, 2026. Refreshed monthly. Note: the FCC dataset labels method (Live Voice / Prerecorded / SMS) but does not classify scam type (IRS impersonation, tech support fraud, etc.) - those come from community reports.

Recently reported scam numbers in 336

Numbers reported to the FCC or by our community in the last 12 months. Click any to run a full reverse-phone lookup.

Text Message 2 reports last reported Mar 25, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Aug 7, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Aug 4, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Aug 4, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jul 28, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jul 20, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jul 2, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jul 1, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jun 29, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jun 26, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jun 18, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jun 18, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jun 17, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jun 12, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jun 9, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jun 5, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jun 4, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jun 1, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jun 1, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported May 29, 2026

Source: FCC Consumer Complaint Data, last 12 months as of August 9, 2026. Refreshed monthly. Numbers submitted via the report form near the top of this page get added here with a “community” badge after moderation.

How to block 336 spam calls (by carrier)

Getting repeated spam calls from 336 numbers around Greensboro, North Carolina? You can't legitimately block every 336 call without also missing legitimate ones from Greensboro, North Carolina - so the practical fix is to turn on your carrier's free spam filter and register on the national do-not-call list. Step-by-step for each major US carrier below.

AT&T

  1. Download the free AT&T ActiveArmor app (iOS + Android).
  2. Sign in with your wireless number.
  3. Enable Fraud Blocking and Suspected Spam Warning.
  4. To block a specific number, tap the call in your history → Block.

Verizon

  1. Download the free Verizon Call Filter app (iOS + Android).
  2. Sign in with your Verizon account.
  3. Turn on Spam Filter.
  4. To block a specific number: My Verizon → Blocks → Add Number.

T-Mobile

  1. Download the free Scam Shield app (iOS + Android).
  2. Enable Scam Block (blocks known scam calls silently).
  3. Use Scam ID to see “Scam Likely” caller ID on suspicious numbers.
  4. To block a specific number, dial #662# from your device.

All carriers

  1. Register on the FTC's National Do-Not-Call list.
  2. Report unwanted calls to the FCC at fcc.gov/complaints.
  3. On iPhone: Settings → Phone → Silence Unknown Callers.
  4. On Android: Phone app → ⋮ → Settings → Caller ID & spam.

Sources: carrier support pages (AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile), FCC consumer guides. Free features as of 2026. Every one of these steps costs nothing.

History of the 336 area code

Area codes 336 and 743 are telephone overlay area codes in the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) for most of north-central and northwestern North Carolina, including the Piedmont Triad region and portions of the northern Foothills and northern Mountains. Area code 336 was created in an area code split of area code 910 on December 15, 1997, and 743 was added to the same numbering plan area (NPA) on October 24, 2015.

336 area code FAQ: common questions

What area code is 336?

Area code 336 is a North American Numbering Plan area code that serves Area codes for northwestern and north-central North Carolina, United States in North Carolina, primarily including Greensboro and surrounding communities. It was activated in 1997.

Where does area code 336 cover?

Area code 336 covers the Greensboro, North Carolina area.

Is 336 a real area code or a scam?

336 is a real, actively-assigned US area code - not itself a scam. However, spammers do use 336 numbers because the code is well-known and appears local to millions of residents. Always verify the specific number, not the area code.

How do I block 336 spam calls?

You cannot legitimately block an entire area code without also blocking legitimate calls from Greensboro. Better options: register on the National Do-Not-Call list, enable your carrier's spam-filter (all major US carriers now offer this free), and report unwanted calls to the FCC at fcc.gov/complaints so they show up in the trend data on this page.

What's the overlay area code for 336?

336 shares coverage with overlay code 743. That means new phone numbers issued in the same geographic area may have either area code, and 10-digit dialing is required.

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