727 Area Code: St. Petersburg FL Location, Time Zone & Scam Check (2026)

📅 2026-02-16 ⏱️ 12 min read ✍️ BubblyPhone Team

The 727 area code covers St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and Pinellas County in Florida. Home to 768 consecutive sunny days (a Guinness Record), the largest Dali collection outside Spain, and America's #1 beach. Learn its location, time zone, and scam risks.

The 727 area code covers St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and all of Pinellas County plus western Pasco County in Florida. Split from 813 (Tampa) on July 1, 1998, it serves nearly 1 million people. Home to 768 consecutive sunny days (Guinness Record), the largest Salvador Dali collection outside Spain, and Clearwater Beach — rated America's #1 beach.

Quick Facts

  • Location: St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo, Dunedin, Tarpon Springs
  • Time Zone: Eastern Time (ET) — UTC-5 / UTC-4 DST
  • Created: July 1, 1998 (split from 813)
  • Unique: No overlay code — still uses 7-digit local dialing
  • Population: ~1 million people

Is 727 a Scam Area Code?

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How to Call 727 Internationally

Dial exit code + 1 + 727 + 7-digit number. On mobile: +1-727-XXX-XXXX. Use Best Time to Call St. Pete. Check our rates.

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