Area code
727
727 is a United States area code. Under the North American Numbering Plan it belongs to Florida, which has 23 area codes in total.
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Area code 727 at a glance
NANPA lists 622 central office codes (prefixes) in use in area code 727, held by 33 holders across 5 rate centers.
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| In service since | 1998-07-01 |
| Time zone | Eastern (E) |
| Prefixes in use | 622 |
| Pooled prefixes | 414 (67%) |
| Rate centers | 5 |
| Companies holding prefixes | 33 |
| Assignment dates on file | 2001-01-04 to 2026-08-12 (248 prefixes) |
| ZIP codes in its places | 16 |
Rate centers in area code 727
The largest rate center is CLEARWATER, with 306 prefixes (49%).
| Rate center | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CLEARWATER | 306 | 49% |
| STPETERSBG | 165 | 27% |
| NWPTRICHEY | 84 | 14% |
| TARPON SPG | 35 | 6% |
| HUDSON | 32 | 5% |
Who holds the prefixes in 727
Frontier Comm Of Florida holds the most prefixes, 207 (33%). 67% of the prefixes are pooled, which means their thousands-blocks can belong to different companies.
| Holder | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Frontier Comm Of Florida | 207 | 33% |
| Verizon Wireless | 79 | 13% |
| Aerial Communications | 55 | 9% |
| New Cingular Wireless PCS | 37 | 6% |
| Onvoy | 36 | 6% |
| MCI Worldcom Communications | 27 | 4% |
| 27 other carriers | 181 | 29% |
A prefix holder is the company a code was assigned to, not necessarily a number's current carrier, because numbers can be ported to another company. Find which carrier a number is on, or browse the prefix holders.
History of area code 727
- 1953-01-01 Area code 813, named as the parent of 727 in the NANPA report, was in service.
- 1998-07-01 Area code 727 went into service.
Area codes nearest to 727
Distance is measured between the centers of the ZIP code places each area code serves, so it is a rough guide.
ZIP codes in area code 727
16 ZIP codes fall in places that have a rate center in this area code.
| Place | ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| Clearwater, FL | 13 |
| Hudson, FL | 3 |
A ZIP code and an area code are unrelated systems. A ZIP code can sit in more than one area code, and an area code spans many ZIP codes.
Complaints on file for 727 numbers
3,894 FCC complaints are on file for 2,871 numbers in 727, most often filed as "Unwanted Calls". These are unverified consumer reports.
| Year of latest complaint | Numbers |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 183 |
| 2024 | 153 |
| 2025 | 146 |
Other area codes in Florida
Florida is one state with 23 area codes in the NANPA table. 727 is one of them.
Next to 727 in the numbering table
These are the codes just before and after 727 when all are sorted by number. They are neighbours on the list, not necessarily on the map.
What the area code does and does not tell you
A number that starts with 727 was first assigned in Florida. That is a fact about where the number began, and it is a useful hint when you check a form entry, for example a billing address in Florida next to a 727 phone number.
It does not show where the person is today. A number stays with its owner after a move or a change of provider (number portability), and mobile numbers travel with the handset. The area code also cannot tell you whether the line is active, who the carrier is, or whether the number is mobile or fixed: the plan shares those ranges. Read more about the area code, the numbering plan and line type.
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Questions about area code 727
Where is area code 727?
NANPA assigns area code 727 to Florida, United States.
In which state does area code 727 sit?
Florida. 727 is one of 23 area codes the NANPA table assigns to the state.
Which places does area code 727 cover?
The places with the most ZIP codes among the rate centers in 727 are Clearwater, FL and Hudson, FL. The rate center list on this page shows all of them.
Who owns area code 727?
NANPA assigns area codes. Within 727, Frontier Comm Of Florida holds the most prefixes, 207 prefixes or 33%.
Which time zone does 727 use?
The NANPA NPA report lists the time zone for 727 as Eastern (E).
What year did 727 enter service?
The NANPA NPA report gives an in-service date of 1998-07-01, so 727 has been in use since 1998.
Does area code 727 have an overlay?
The NANPA NPA report lists no other area code in an overlay with 727.
Which area codes are nearest to 727?
The area codes closest to 727, measured between the centers of the ZIP code places they serve, are 813 (about 18 miles), 656 (about 36 miles), 941 (about 57 miles), 863 (about 70 miles) and 352 (about 80 miles).
How many prefixes does area code 727 have?
NANPA's report dated 2026-10-17 lists 622 prefixes in service in 727, spread over 5 rate centers and 33 holders.
Are there complaints about 727 numbers?
The FCC data on file has 3,894 complaints for 2,871 numbers in 727. They are unverified consumer reports. A number with no complaints on file is not proven safe.
Area code assignments: North American Numbering Plan Administrator NPA report, file dated 10/17/2026, retrieved 2026-10-17. Source file. New codes are assigned several times a year. Prefixes, rate centers, holders, time zone, in-service date and overlays: NANPA central office code report dated 2026-10-17 and NPA report dated 2026-10-18. Complaints: FCC consumer complaints open data, fetched 2026-10-17. ZIP code places: Postal code places and coordinates: GeoNames (geonames.org), licensed CC BY 4.0.