Area code 572
Where 572 is, how it is dialed, which carriers hold its numbers and how many of its codes are in use, from NANPA's 10/01/2026 files.
- State
- OK
- In service
- 2021
- Assigned codes
- 117of 800 possible
- Carriers
- 27
About area code 572
NANPA lists 572 as an in-service geographic area code for Oklahoma, first put into service on May 24, 2021. It is an overlay: 572 and 405 cover the same territory, so neighbors on the same street can have different area codes. It is in the Central time zone. The places with the most assigned exchanges include Oklahoma City, Edmond, Shawnee, Chandler, and Stillwater. By population, its largest named places are Oklahoma City, Norman, Edmond, Moore, and Midwest City.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Oklahoma |
| In service since | May 24, 2021 |
| Assigned by NANPA | January 8, 2020 |
| Overlay | Yes, with 405 |
| Parent area code (NANPA) | 405 |
| Time zone | Central |
| Local calls within the code | ten digits (area code plus number) |
| Assigned central office codes | 117 |
| Rate centers with codes | 52 |
| Carriers holding codes | 27 |
| Pooled codes | 117 |
| Codes assigned since 2020 | 116 |
| Relief planning in progress | No |
Source: NANPA NPA report and utilized central office code file, both dated 10/01/2026.
Places served by 572
572 holds 4.4% of the 2,661 central office codes assigned in Oklahoma, the 5th most of the state's 5 codes. 51 Census places could be matched to rate centers with 572 exchanges; the most populous are Oklahoma City (713,000), Norman (131,000), Edmond (99,040), and Moore (63,845). For a storefront or service area inside 572, the place pages show which prefixes are rated local there.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges | Carriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City, OK | 712,919 | 405, 572 | 378 | 38 |
| Norman, OK | 131,010 | 405, 572 | 27 | 9 |
| Edmond, OK | 99,040 | 405, 572 | 36 | 12 |
| Moore, OK | 63,845 | 405, 572 | 27 | 11 |
| Midwest City, OK | 58,505 | 405, 572 | 17 | 7 |
| Stillwater, OK | 50,138 | 405, 572 | 29 | 10 |
| Shawnee, OK | 32,092 | 405, 572 | 21 | 6 |
| Yukon, OK | 27,068 | 405, 572 | 12 | 5 |
| Mustang, OK | 23,965 | 405, 572 | 6 | 6 |
| Bethany, OK | 20,421 | 405, 572 | 34 | 9 |
| El Reno, OK | 20,041 | 405, 572 | 7 | 5 |
| Chickasha, OK | 17,014 | 405, 572 | 14 | 7 |
| Guthrie, OK | 11,682 | 405, 572 | 8 | 5 |
| Piedmont, OK | 9,092 | 405, 572 | 6 | 5 |
| Tuttle, OK | 8,584 | 405, 572 | 5 | 5 |
Population: Census Vintage 2024 estimates for the matched place. Exchanges and carriers: NANPA utilized code file.
Dialing 572 numbers
According to NANPA's dialing-plan data, local calls within 572 are dialed as ten digits (area code plus number) and toll calls as 1 plus ten digits. Ten-digit local dialing means the area code is part of how customers save and recognize your number, so print it in full everywhere. NANPA's dialing-plan note for this code reads: "1+10 digit permissible at each service providers discretion"
Who holds 572 exchanges
27 carriers hold the 117 central office codes assigned in 572. Onvoy, LLC - Ok has the most, with 21 (18%). 117 of the codes (100%) are pooled, meaning the code holder shares blocks of 1,000 numbers with other carriers instead of using all 10,000 itself. Numbers can move between carriers through porting, so a code's holder tells you where the block started, not where every number lives now.
| Carrier (NANPA operating company) | Exchanges | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Onvoy, LLC - Ok | 21 | 18% |
| United States Cellular - Ok | 19 | 16% |
| Fractel, LLC | 15 | 13% |
| Ton80 Communications, LLC | 9 | 7.7% |
| T-mobile USA, INC. | 8 | 6.8% |
| New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC - Il | 7 | 6.0% |
| Bandwidth.com CLEC, LLC - Ok | 5 | 4.3% |
| Commio, LLC | 5 | 4.3% |
| Teleport Communications America Ok - LLC | 3 | 2.6% |
| Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless - Ok | 3 | 2.6% |
| CSC Voice, LLC | 2 | 1.7% |
| Nuso, LLC | 2 | 1.7% |
Carrier names are the operating company (OCN) names on NANPA's utilized central office code file dated 10/01/2026. A carrier holding a code may port numbers to other carriers.
Rate centers and towns in 572
NANPA assigns each central office code to a rate center, the local calling area that decides whether a call is local or toll. 572 has codes in 52 rate centers. The table lists the rate centers with the most codes, with the matching Census place where the abbreviation could be matched.
| Rate center (NANPA) | Place | Codes |
|---|---|---|
| OKLA CITY | Oklahoma City, OK | 41 |
| EDMOND | Edmond, OK | 6 |
| BRITTON | not matched | 4 |
| SHAWNEE | Shawnee, OK | 4 |
| CHANDLER | Chandler, OK | 3 |
| STILLWATER | Stillwater, OK | 3 |
| BETHANY | Bethany, OK | 3 |
| NORMAN | Norman, OK | 3 |
| CHICKASHA | Chickasha, OK | 3 |
| YUKON | Yukon, OK | 2 |
| WEWOKA | Wewoka, OK | 2 |
| PIEDMONT | Piedmont, OK | 2 |
| MOORE | Moore, OK | 2 |
| FORT COBB | Fort Cobb, OK | 1 |
| LUTHER | Luther, OK | 1 |
| ST LOUIS | St. Louis, OK | 1 |
| NOBLE | Noble, OK | 1 |
| WELEETKA | Weleetka, OK | 1 |
| MINCO | Minco, OK | 1 |
| CEMENT | Cement, OK | 1 |
| HENNESSEY | Hennessey, OK | 1 |
| WAYNE | Wayne, OK | 1 |
| OKARCHE | Okarche, OK | 1 |
| PERKINS | Perkins, OK | 1 |
| BINGER | Binger, OK | 1 |
Top 25 of 52 rate centers.
Number supply in 572
An area code has 800 possible central office codes that start with 2 through 9, a few of which are reserved (such as N11 service codes and 555). 117 are assigned in 572, 15% of 800. 116 were assigned in 2020 or later.
| Decade assigned | Exchanges | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 116 | 100% |
Assignment dates as recorded in NANPA's utilized code file; codes without a recorded date are excluded.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 572?
572 is a geographic area code in Oklahoma. Places with the most assigned exchanges include Oklahoma City, Edmond, Shawnee, and Chandler.
What time zone is area code 572 in?
NANPA lists 572 in the Central time zone.
When did area code 572 go into service?
NANPA records an in-service date of May 24, 2021. The code was assigned on January 8, 2020.
Is 572 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 405.
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