North Carolina area codes
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North Carolina is served by 9 area codes, from 704 in 1947 to 743 in 2016. 3 of them are overlays, added as older codes filled up.
Updated 28 July 2026
All area codes in North Carolina
North Carolina is served by 9 area codes. 704 is the oldest, in service since 1947; 743 is the newest, activated in 2016.
North Carolina area code map
North Carolina sits in the Eastern Time zone, with its 9 codes spread across the state.
North Carolina area codes by city
These are the North Carolina cities served by more than one area code, or whose code also covers a wider area.
Charlotte
Greensboro
Raleigh
Asheville
Fayetteville
Greenville
Overlay codes and dialling rules in North Carolina
3 of North Carolina’s 9 area codes are overlays — a second code laid over an existing footprint instead of splitting it. Wherever an overlay operates, local calls require the full ten-digit number.
Spam call reports in North Carolina
These North Carolina area codes drew the most reports to the FTC in the 30 days to 28 July 2026. The figures describe numbers displaying each code, which caller ID spoofing can fake.
Most reported North Carolina area codes · last 30 days
| Code | Primary city | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| 704 | Charlotte | 772 |
| 910 | Fayetteville | 770 |
| 980 | Charlotte | 643 |
| 336 | Greensboro | 554 |
| 828 | Asheville | 529 |
| 919 | Raleigh | 492 |
| 252 | Greenville | 482 |
| 984 | Raleigh | 415 |
A number listed here may itself be a spoofing victim rather than the caller. These are unverified consumer reports.
Source: FTC Do Not Call Reported Calls Data, unverified consumer reports, retrieved 28 July 2026. Request a correction.
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How many area codes does North Carolina have?
North Carolina has 9 area codes: 252, 336, 704, 743, 828, 910, 919, 980, 984.
What is the main area code for Charlotte?
The main area code for Charlotte is 704.
Which North Carolina area code is oldest?
Area code 704 is the oldest in North Carolina, in service since 1947.
Do I need to dial ten digits in North Carolina?
Yes, anywhere an overlay operates. 3 of North Carolina’s codes are overlays, and ten-digit dialling is required for local calls in those areas.
Which North Carolina area code gets the most spam calls?
Area code 704 (Charlotte) drew the most reports of any North Carolina code in the 30 days to 28 July 2026, with 772 numbers reported.
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