701 Area Code — Fargo, ND
Area code 701 serves Fargo and 3 other cities in North Dakota. Local time follows America/Chicago. It has no overlay codes.
- State
- North Dakota
- Primary city
- Fargo
- Timezone
- America/Chicago
- In service since
- 1947
- Type
- Geographic
- Overlay codes
- None
Cities Served by 701
The 701 area code covers 4 cities and communities in North Dakota.
- Fargo
- Bismarck
- Grand Forks
- Minot
About Area Code 701
Area code 701 is a North American Numbering Plan (NANP) area code that has been in service since 1947. It is administered by NANPA on behalf of the FCC and serves the North Dakota region anchored on Fargo.
701 is currently a single-coverage geographic area code with no overlays. This means a 7-digit number in this area code is unique within its rate centers, though best-practice is always to dial the full 10-digit number when contacting a 701 line.
Mobile numbers in 701 are portable: a person who moved away from Fargo may still carry a 701 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 701 number, run it through the reverse lookup tool above for the most accurate, free identification.
If you live or do business in North Dakota, you may also interact with neighbouring or overlay codes. See the related codes section below to explore the rest of North Dakota.
701 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 701?
Area code 701 is located in North Dakota, primarily serving Fargo and surrounding cities including Bismarck, Grand Forks, Minot. The region operates on CT (America/Chicago) time.
What state is 701 area code?
701 is a North Dakota area code. It was put into service in 1947 and has no overlay codes — it covers its geographic area exclusively.
Is 701 a scam area code?
701 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to North Dakota. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 701 numbers — judge each call by content (urgent demands, unfamiliar transfers) rather than the area code alone. Run the specific number through our reverse lookup if you're unsure.
What time zone does 701 use?
Area code 701 operates on CT (America/Chicago). Numbers in this area code follow standard North Dakota time-zone rules including any daylight-saving transitions for that region.
Can I look up a specific 701 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 701 number. NumLocation returns the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP), carrier, rate-center city, and any public listings tied to the number — free.