Area Code 352 – Florida

Geographic Coverage and Jurisdiction

Area code 352 is a geographic North American Numbering Plan (NANP) code serving the north-central region of Florida, United States. It was split from area code 904 in 1995 and currently covers a mix of suburban, rural, and university communities. The numbering plan area (NPA) includes all of Citrus, Levy, and Sumter counties, as well as significant portions of Marion, Lake, Hernando, and Pasco counties. Key cities and towns within the 352 footprint include Gainesville (home to the University of Florida), Ocala, Inverness, Crystal River, Dunnellon, Bushnell, Wildwood, and Lady Lake. The region is known for its natural springs, horse farms, and growing retirement communities.

Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions

Within the NANP, all calls to 352 numbers require 10-digit dialing (area code + 7-digit subscriber number) even if the caller is located in the same area code. This is standard practice across the United States and Canada. For local callers within the 352 region, simply dial 352-XXX-XXXX. For callers from other area codes within the U.S. or Canada, dial 1-352-XXX-XXXX (the leading '1' is the trunk prefix). International callers must dial their country's exit code, followed by the U.S. country code 1, then the area code and number: for example, from the UK, dial 00 1 352 XXX XXXX; from most European countries, dial 00 1 352 XXX XXXX. From mobile phones, the same international format applies.

Overlay and Numbering Resources

Area code 352 is not currently overlaid with another area code, meaning it is the sole area code for its geographic region. However, due to increasing demand for new numbers, the Florida Public Service Commission has implemented number pooling and conservation measures. As of 2024, no overlay has been announced, but residents and businesses should be prepared for potential future changes. The region is served by multiple local exchange carriers (LECs) and competitive local exchange carriers (CLECs), including traditional wireline providers and VoIP services. Number portability is fully supported, allowing customers to retain their 352 numbers when switching providers.

Practical Examples

• Calling a Gainesville business from outside the U.S.: +1 352 555 0123.
• Calling a local Ocala number from a mobile phone in the same area: 352 555 0123.
• Calling from New York City: 1 352 555 0123.

When dialing internationally, always replace the plus sign with the appropriate exit code (e.g., 011 from the U.S., 00 from most countries). Ensure that you drop any leading trunk prefix (like '0' in many countries) before the country code.