704 Area Code — Charlotte, NC
Area code 704 serves Charlotte and 3 other cities in North Carolina. Local time follows America/New_York. It overlays with 980, so 10-digit dialling is required.
- State
- North Carolina
- Primary city
- Charlotte
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- In service since
- 1947
- Type
- Geographic
- Overlay codes
- 980
Cities Served by 704
The 704 area code covers 4 cities and communities in North Carolina.
- Charlotte
- Concord
- Gastonia
- Rock Hill
About Area Code 704
Area code 704 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 Carolina region anchored on Charlotte.
704 now shares its territory with an overlay code (980). 10-digit dialling is required for local calls within this region because the same 7-digit number can be assigned under either code.
Mobile numbers in 704 are portable: a person who moved away from Charlotte may still carry a 704 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 704 number, run it through the reverse lookup tool above for the most accurate, free identification.
If you live or do business in North Carolina, you may also interact with neighbouring or overlay codes (980). See the related codes section below to explore the rest of North Carolina.
Other North Carolina Area Codes
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704 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 704?
Area code 704 is located in North Carolina, primarily serving Charlotte and surrounding cities including Concord, Gastonia, Rock Hill. The region operates on ET (America/New_York) time.
What state is 704 area code?
704 is a North Carolina area code. It was put into service in 1947 and shares its geographic footprint with overlay code 980.
Is 704 a scam area code?
704 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to North Carolina. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 704 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 704 use?
Area code 704 operates on ET (America/New_York). Numbers in this area code follow standard North Carolina time-zone rules including any daylight-saving transitions for that region.
Can I look up a specific 704 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 704 number. NumLocation returns the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP), carrier, rate-center city, and any public listings tied to the number — free.
What's the difference between 704 and 980?
704 and 980 cover the same North Carolina geographic area as overlay codes. Calls between them are local, but you must dial all 10 digits. New phone numbers in this region are assigned from either pool depending on what's available with the carrier at signup.