352 area code — Gainesville, FL geographic
Phone numbers beginning 352 are registered to the Gainesville area of Florida (Eastern time zone). The code entered service on December 3, 1995. Because of number portability and VoIP, the area code tells you where the number was issued, not where the caller is right now.
NANPA lists 705 active NXX prefixes in 352, assigned to 48 carriers. 532 of those prefixes are pooled — shared between carriers in thousands-number blocks. The code spans 48 rate centers (billing localities).
If a 352 call asks for money or personal data, treat the displayed number as unverified: hang up and reach the organization through its published number. Numbering data locates numbers, not callers.
Its parent code is 904, which it left in 1995.
Official projections put exhaust at 3Q 2030 — relief planning typically starts years ahead.
The dialing plan is 10D for home-NPA local calls and 10D across codes.
Among Florida codes, 352 stands out as projected by NANPA to exhaust its numbering capacity by 3Q 2030.
Largest localities in 352
| Locality (rate center) | Active prefixes | Also served by |
|---|---|---|
| Gainesville | 124 | — |
| Ocala | 90 | — |
| Leesburg | 52 | — |
| Brooksville | 46 | — |
| Weekiwachee Springs | 28 | — |
| Inverness | 23 | — |
| Crystal River | 21 | — |
| Clermont | 20 | — |
| Dade City | 19 | — |
| Lady Lake | 18 | — |
FAQ
Is 352 a toll-free number?
No. 352 is a geographic code; calls are billed like any other domestic call. Toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888.
Will 352 run out of numbers?
NANPA's current forecast projects exhaust in 3Q 2030, so a new overlay is likely to be planned.
Why am I getting spam calls from 352 numbers?
Scammers spoof recognizable area codes so calls look local or familiar. A displayed 352 number does not prove the call originated there — see our guide to spotting spoofed calls.
Where is a 352 number from?
352 is assigned to Gainesville and surrounding areas of Florida in the Eastern time zone. The three digits after the area code (the prefix) narrow it down to a rate center.