Quick answer
North Carolina has 8 active geographic area codes covering Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro. The most-recognized codes are 704, 919, 910, serving Charlotte and the Charlotte Metro region.
- Total codes
- 8
- Top metro
- Charlotte
- Time zone
- ET
- Largest code
- 704 (Charlotte)
Area codes in North Carolina
North Carolina is served by 8 active geographic area codes in the North American Numbering Plan. These codes were assigned between 1947 and 2012 as population and call demand grew across the state.
| Code | Primary City | Region | Established | Overlay Codes | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 252 | Greenville | Eastern North Carolina | 1998 | — | 700,000 |
| 336 | Greensboro | Piedmont Triad North Carolina | 1998 | 743 | 1,200,000 |
| 704 | Charlotte | Charlotte Metro | 1947 | 980 | 2,600,000 |
| 828 | Asheville | Western North Carolina | 1998 | — | 600,000 |
| 910 | Fayetteville | Southeastern North Carolina | 1993 | 472 | 900,000 |
| 919 | Raleigh | Research Triangle | 1954 | 984 | 1,500,000 |
| 980 | Charlotte | Charlotte Metro | 2001 | 704 | 2,600,000 |
| 984 | Raleigh | Research Triangle | 2012 | 919 | 1,500,000 |
Time zones in North Carolina
All area codes in North Carolina fall in the ET time zone.
- ET — area codes: 252, 336, 704, 828, 910, 919, 980, 984
Top metros and their area codes
Below are the primary cities in North Carolina and the area codes that serve each metro. Cities with multiple codes share geography due to overlay assignments added as demand grew.
- Asheville — 828
- Charlotte — 704 , 980
- Fayetteville — 910
- Greensboro — 336
- Greenville — 252
- Raleigh — 919 , 984
Why get a local North Carolina number?
A North Carolina area code number gives your business three core advantages:
- Local trust signal. Customers in North Carolina recognize local area codes as their own. A familiar caller ID builds immediate credibility for service businesses, sales teams, and patient communication.
- Higher answer rate. Calls from a local area code are answered far more often than toll-free or out-of-area numbers — industry data puts the lift at 20–40%. That difference matters most for outbound sales, appointment confirmations, and service callbacks.
- Targeted marketing. Advertising a local North Carolina number on print, radio, digital, and outdoor channels converts better than a national 800 number for audiences who prefer doing business locally.
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