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701 Area Code
Area code 701 is in North Dakota, serving the entire state of North Dakota. It is in the Central Time zone (part of its territory observes Mountain Time).
Last updated October 1, 2026 · Source: NANPA
Where is the 701 area code?
701 is a North Dakota area code covering the entire state of North Dakota. In the wider directory it sits in the Midwest region.
Cities in the 701 area code
- Fargo
- Bismarck
- Grand Forks
- Minot
- West Fargo
- Williston
- Dickinson
- Mandan
- Jamestown
- Wahpeton
- Devils Lake
- Valley City
- Watford City
Counties served by 701
Cass County, Burleigh County, Grand Forks County, Ward County, Williams County, Stark County, Morton County, Stutsman County, Richland County and Ramsey County.
Time zone note: Central in the east; the southwest corner is Mountain.
Dialing 701
Fargo, ND is currently served by the single area code 701, with no overlay. Ten-digit dialing (area code + seven-digit number) always works and is increasingly the norm nationwide; some local calls may still connect with seven digits. If a future overlay is added, 10-digit dialing would become mandatory.
From outside the US, dial +1 701 followed by the seven-digit number.
History of the 701 area code
701 is one of the original area codes assigned in 1947, when AT&T and Bell Laboratories created the North American Numbering Plan and divided the country into the first 86 numbering plan areas. It has served the Fargo area ever since.
Is 701 a scam or spam risk?
701 is a legitimate geographic area code, not a premium or toll line, so a call from it costs you nothing extra. That said, scammers frequently spoof real local area codes to look familiar on caller ID. A genuine 701 number on your screen is no guarantee the caller is in Fargo, ND or trustworthy. See spam & scam-risk area codes for how spoofing works and how to respond.
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Quick answers
701 area code FAQ
Where is the 701 area code?
The 701 area code is in North Dakota, covering the entire state of North Dakota, in the Midwest region.
What cities are in the 701 area code?
Cities in the 701 area code include Fargo, Bismarck, Grand Forks, Minot, West Fargo, Williston, Dickinson, Mandan, Jamestown and Wahpeton.
What time zone is 701 in?
701 is in the Central Time zone. Central in the east; the southwest corner is Mountain.
When did the 701 area code start?
701 went into service on January 1, 1947 as one of the original 1947 North American area codes.
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 701?
Ten-digit dialing always works, and many areas now require it; some local calls in this area may still connect with seven digits.
Is 701 a toll-free or premium code?
No. 701 is a standard geographic area code, so calling it costs the same as any local or long-distance call on your plan. Toll-free calls use 800, 888, 877, 866, 855, 844 or 833.