North Dakota area codes
North Dakota has used a single area code, 701, since 1947. Every North Dakota number starts with it, so the code tells you the state and nothing more specific.
Updated 28 July 2026
The North Dakota area code
North Dakota uses a single area code, 701, and has done since 1947. Every North Dakota number starts with it.
North Dakota area code map
North Dakota sits in the Central Time zone.
Spam call reports in North Dakota
These North Dakota 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 Dakota area codes · last 30 days
| Code | Primary city | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| 701 | Fargo | 353 |
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 Dakota have?
North Dakota has 1 area code: 701.
What is the main area code for Fargo?
The main area code for Fargo is 701.
Which North Dakota area code is oldest?
Area code 701 is the oldest in North Dakota, in service since 1947.
Do I need to dial ten digits in North Dakota?
Not necessarily. North Dakota has no overlay codes, so seven-digit local dialling may still work in parts of the state.
Which North Dakota area code gets the most spam calls?
Area code 701 (Fargo) drew the most reports of any North Dakota code in the 30 days to 28 July 2026, with 353 numbers reported.
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