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North Carolina Area Codes
All 10 area codes serving North Carolina, the cities each one covers, and which are overlays. North Carolina is served by 10 area codes in the Eastern Time zone.
Last updated October 1, 2026
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Every North Carolina area code
North Carolina is served by 10 area codes in the Eastern Time zone. 4 of these are overlay codes layered over busy metros; the rest are geographic codes.
| Code | Area served | Type | In service |
|---|---|---|---|
| 252 | Eastern North Carolina, from Greenville and Rocky Mount to the Outer Banks | Geographic | Since 1998 |
| 336 | The Piedmont Triad of north-central North Carolina, including Greensboro and Winston-Salem | Geographic | Since 1997 |
| 472 | Southeastern North Carolina, including Fayetteville, Wilmington and Jacksonville | Overlay | Since 2022 |
| 704 | Charlotte and the surrounding south-central North Carolina metro area | Geographic | Since 1947 |
| 743 | The Piedmont Triad of north-central North Carolina, including Greensboro and Winston-Salem | Overlay | Since 2016 |
| 828 | Western North Carolina, including Asheville, Hickory and the Blue Ridge mountains | Geographic | Since 1998 |
| 910 | Southeastern North Carolina, including Fayetteville, Wilmington and Jacksonville | Geographic | Since 1993 |
| 919 | The Research Triangle region of north-central North Carolina, including Raleigh and Durham | Geographic | Since 1954 |
| 980 | Charlotte and the surrounding south-central North Carolina metro area | Overlay | Since 2001 |
| 984 | The Research Triangle region of north-central North Carolina, including Raleigh and Durham | Overlay | Since 2012 |
Area codes and dialing in North Carolina
North Carolina's 10 area codes mix older geographic codes with newer overlays. The busiest metros — around Asheville, Charlotte, Fayetteville — carry the most numbers and rely on overlays, which is why 10-digit dialing is required there. Quieter parts of the state may still use a single code. The original code in the North Carolina list is 252 (Greenville).
Whenever a North Carolina region runs low on numbers, a new overlay is added on top rather than splitting the map, so existing customers keep their numbers. See 10-digit dialing for what that means in practice, or the newest area codes for upcoming changes.
Cities with multiple area codes
These North Carolina metros are served by an overlay of two or more codes, so 10-digit dialing applies: Charlotte · Fayetteville · Greensboro · Raleigh.
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North Carolina area code FAQ
How many area codes does North Carolina have?
North Carolina currently has 10 area codes: 252, 336, 472, 704, 743, 828, 910, 919, 980, 984.
What is the main area code for North Carolina?
The busiest metro in North Carolina is served by the 252 code. Major cities include Asheville, Charlotte, Fayetteville, Greensboro, Greenville.
Does North Carolina require 10-digit dialing?
Yes, in its overlay metros you must dial all 10 digits. Ten-digit dialing is the national standard.