727 area code — Clearwater, FL geographic
Area code 727 is a geographic code serving Clearwater, Florida in the Eastern time zone. It has been in service since July 1, 1998. 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 621 active NXX prefixes in 727, assigned to 34 carriers. 413 of those prefixes are pooled — shared between carriers in thousands-number blocks. The code spans 5 rate centers (billing localities).
Its parent code is 813, which it left in 1998.
Official projections put exhaust at 1Q 2040.
The dialing plan is 7D for home-NPA local calls and 10D across codes.
To check where a specific 727 number was issued, look up its six-digit prefix; to check who is actually calling, ignore the display and verify through an official callback number — caller ID is assertable and routinely spoofed.
Largest localities in 727
| Locality (rate center) | Active prefixes | Also served by |
|---|---|---|
| Clearwater | 305 | — |
| Saint Petersburg | 165 | — |
| New Port Richey | 84 | — |
| Tarpon Springs | 35 | — |
| Hudson | 32 | — |
FAQ
Is 727 a toll-free number?
No. 727 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 727 run out of numbers?
NANPA's current forecast projects exhaust in 1Q 2040 — decades of capacity remain.
Why am I getting spam calls from 727 numbers?
Scammers spoof recognizable area codes so calls look local or familiar. A displayed 727 number does not prove the call originated there — see our guide to spotting spoofed calls.
Where is a 727 number from?
727 is assigned to Clearwater 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.