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828 Area Code
Area code 828 is in North Carolina, serving western North Carolina, including Asheville, Hickory and the Blue Ridge mountains. It is in the Eastern Time zone.
Last updated October 1, 2026 · Source: NANPA
Where is the 828 area code?
828 is a North Carolina area code covering western North Carolina, including Asheville, Hickory and the Blue Ridge mountains. In the wider directory it sits in the South region.
Cities in the 828 area code
- Asheville
- Hickory
- Hendersonville
- Morganton
- Boone
- Lenoir
- Waynesville
- Newton
- Conover
- Marion
- Brevard
- Black Mountain
- Franklin
- Murphy
Counties served by 828
Buncombe County, Catawba County, Henderson County, Burke County, Caldwell County, Watauga County, Haywood County, McDowell County, Transylvania County and Jackson County.
Dialing 828
Asheville, NC is currently served by the single area code 828, 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 +1 828 followed by the seven-digit number.
History of the 828 area code
828 went into service on March 22, 1998, created when it was split from 704. It serves Asheville and the surrounding part of North Carolina. For how codes are created, split, and overlaid, see how area codes work.
Is 828 a scam or spam risk?
828 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 828 number on your screen is no guarantee the caller is in Asheville, NC or trustworthy. See spam & scam-risk area codes for how spoofing works and how to respond.
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Quick answers
828 area code FAQ
Where is the 828 area code?
The 828 area code is in North Carolina, covering western North Carolina, including Asheville, Hickory and the Blue Ridge mountains, in the South region.
What cities are in the 828 area code?
Cities in the 828 area code include Asheville, Hickory, Hendersonville, Morganton, Boone, Lenoir, Waynesville, Newton, Conover and Marion.
What time zone is 828 in?
828 is in the Eastern Time zone.
When did the 828 area code start?
828 went into service on March 22, 1998.
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 828?
Ten-digit dialing always works, and many areas now require it; some local calls in this area may still connect with seven digits.
Is 828 a toll-free or premium code?
No. 828 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.