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984 Area Code
Area code 984 is in North Carolina, serving the Research Triangle region of north-central North Carolina, including Raleigh and Durham. It is in the Eastern Time zone. It shares its territory with overlay code 919, so 10-digit dialing is required.
Last updated October 1, 2026 · Source: NANPA
Where is the 984 area code?
984 is a North Carolina area code covering the Research Triangle region of north-central North Carolina, including Raleigh and Durham. In the wider directory it sits in the South region.
Cities in the 984 area code
- Raleigh
- Durham
- Cary
- Chapel Hill
- Apex
- Wake Forest
- Holly Springs
- Fuquay-Varina
- Garner
- Morrisville
- Goldsboro
- Sanford
- Clayton
- Smithfield
- Hillsborough
Counties served by 984
Wake County, Durham County, Orange County, Johnston County, Wayne County, Chatham County, Lee County, Harnett County, Franklin County and Granville County.
984 overlay codes and dialing
The 984 territory is covered by an overlay of 2 area codes: 919, 984. All of them serve the same geographic area, and the original code is 919. Because more than one code covers the same ground, 10-digit dialing is mandatory — you must dial the area code for every local call. New phone lines may be assigned any of these codes.
History of the 984 area code
984 went into service on April 30, 2012 as an overlay of 919, relieving number exhaustion in the Raleigh area. Rather than splitting the region, the overlay lets existing customers keep their numbers while new lines draw from the added code. Learn more in our overlay guide.
Is 984 a scam or spam risk?
984 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 984 number on your screen is no guarantee the caller is in Raleigh, NC or trustworthy. See spam & scam-risk area codes for how spoofing works and how to respond.
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Quick answers
984 area code FAQ
Where is the 984 area code?
The 984 area code is in North Carolina, covering the Research Triangle region of north-central North Carolina, including Raleigh and Durham, in the South region.
What cities are in the 984 area code?
Cities in the 984 area code include Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, Apex, Wake Forest, Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina, Garner and Morrisville.
What time zone is 984 in?
984 is in the Eastern Time zone.
What is the overlay for the 984 area code?
984 shares its territory with 919. Both codes (919, 984) serve the same area, so 10-digit dialing is required for every call.
When did the 984 area code start?
984 went into service on April 30, 2012 as an overlay of 919.
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 984?
Yes. Because 984 is an overlay area, you must dial the full 10-digit number (area code + 7 digits) for every call.
Is 984 a toll-free or premium code?
No. 984 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.