Area Code 267

Where is area code 267?

Area code 267 serves Pennsylvania, covering Philadelphia, Levittown, Morrisville, Lansdale, Ambler. In total our directory records 800 phone prefixes in this area code, spread across 38 cities and 4 counties.

The area code sits in the Eastern time zone (UTC-05:00), where the local time is now approximately 4:58 PM. The oldest prefix on record here entered service on 1999-10-13, and the newest on 2015-09-14.

Of the prefixes with a known line type, 31% are wireless and 69% landline — 208 mobile against 461 fixed-line prefixes.

Where is area code 267?

Area code 267 serves Pennsylvania, including Philadelphia. It covers 38 cities across 4 counties, in the Eastern time zone.

What time is it in area code 267?

Area code 267 observes Eastern time (UTC-05:00). The current local time is approximately 4:58 PM.

When was area code 267 introduced?

The earliest phone prefix recorded in area code 267 was put in service on 1999-10-13. The most recent was activated on 2015-09-14.

Is a call from 267 safe to answer?

Our directory holds 1,416 caller reports covering 404 numbers in area code 267. A valid area code does not guarantee a legitimate caller, since numbers can be spoofed.

What cities are in area code 267?

The largest places served by area code 267 are Philadelphia, Levittown, Morrisville, Lansdale, Ambler, Quakertown, Lumberville, Jamison. In total it covers 38 cities across 4 counties.

How is a 267 phone number written?

A number in this area code is written +1 (267) XXX-XXXX in international format, or (267) XXX-XXXX domestically. The +1 is the country code shared by the United States, Canada and other NANP members.

Can scammers fake a 267 number?

Yes. Caller ID was built without verification, so a caller can display almost any number. Scammers often pick a number matching the area code of the person they are calling — known as neighbour spoofing — because a local-looking call is answered more often. The US industry response, STIR/SHAKEN, lets carriers sign and verify caller ID, but coverage is still incomplete.

Why do I get calls from numbers with my own area code?

Almost always neighbour spoofing: the caller fabricates a number sharing your area code, and sometimes your prefix, so the call looks like it comes from someone nearby. A matching area code is not evidence that the caller is local.

How do I report a spam call from 267?

Report unwanted calls to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov, and add your number to the Do Not Call registry at donotcall.gov. Include the caller ID number even if you believe it was spoofed — regulators use the pattern of reports, not the individual number.

Is +267 the same as area code 267?

No. +267 is the international dialling code for Botswana, while 1-267 is a North American area code. The digits match by coincidence, and caller ID frequently omits the plus sign, which is why the two are mistaken for one another.