Clearwater, Florida

Eastern Time Zone (UTC-5) · FL ·

About Area Codes in Clearwater, Florida

Clearwater, Florida is served by area code 727, which was established in 1998 as a geographic split from a larger area code region. The city falls within the Eastern time zone (UTC-5). All calls to and from Clearwater use the 727 area code prefix for local and long-distance dialing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What area code is Clearwater, Florida?
Clearwater, Florida uses area code 727.
What time zone is Clearwater in?
Clearwater is in the Eastern time zone (UTC-5).
Do I need to dial 10 digits when calling Clearwater?
Standard 7-digit dialing is used for local calls within Clearwater. However, 10-digit dialing is always accepted and required for long-distance calls.
When was area code 727 created?
Area code 727 was established in 1998 as a geographic split from a larger area code region to serve the growing population.
What cities share area code 727 with Clearwater?
Other cities sharing area code 727 with Clearwater include Dunedin, Largo, New Port Richey, Oldsmar, Palm Harbor, among others.

Clearwater, FL · Eastern Time Zone