Area code 336 serves north-central North Carolina, including Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point, and Burlington—an area collectively known as the Piedmont Triad. Established in 1997 from a split of 910, it was overlaid with area code 743 in 2016, requiring ten-digit dialing. The region has historical roots in textiles, tobacco, and furniture manufacturing but has since diversified into healthcare, logistics, and higher education. Area code 336 is a marker of regional resilience, growth, and cultural depth in a state that continues to evolve both economically and demographically.