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910 Area Code
The 910 area code is a telephone area code in North Carolina, covering Fayetteville and the surrounding area. It lies in the Eastern Time zone.
Last updated June 5, 2026
Where is the 910 area code?
910 serves Fayetteville and nearby communities in North Carolina. In the wider directory it sits in the South region.
Dialing 910
Fayetteville is currently served by the single area code 910. 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.
History of the 910 area code
910 is a geographic area code serving Fayetteville and the surrounding part of North Carolina. It was added after the original 1947 plan as telephone demand grew. For how codes are created, split, and overlaid, see how area codes work.
Is 910 a scam or spam risk?
910 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 910 number on your screen is no guarantee the caller is local or trustworthy. See spam & scam-risk area codes for how spoofing works and how to respond.
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Quick answers
910 area code FAQ
Where is the 910 area code?
The 910 area code is in North Carolina, serving Fayetteville and the surrounding area in the South region.
What time zone is 910 in?
910 is in the Eastern Time zone.
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 910?
Ten-digit dialing always works, and many areas now require it; some local calls in this area may still connect with seven digits.
Is 910 a toll-free or premium code?
No. 910 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.