Area Code 701
Fargo, ND — North Dakota
Area code 701 serves Fargo and North Dakota. Get a local 701 number to build instant presence in this market.
Created in 1947 as one of the original North American area codes, 701 covers all of North Dakota. Most of the state is on Central Time; the southwest corner, including Dickinson, uses Mountain Time.
State
North Dakota (ND)
Capital: Bismarck
Time Zone
CT
Central Time (CT)
Region
Midwest
US Census region
Code Type
Geographic
Original area code
Where does area code 701 cover?
Area code 701 serves communities across North Dakota. Cities below represent the primary coverage area per the NANP.
- Fargo
- Bismarck
- Grand Forks
- Minot
- West Fargo
- Williston
North Dakota phone number landscape
North Dakota's single 701 area code covers one of the nation's fastest-growing economies, driven by Bakken oil production, Fargo's tech sector, and Bismarck's government hub.
Number format
When dialing from outside the US, prefix with +1. Within the US, dial all 10 digits including the area code.
History of Area Code 701
Created in 1947 as one of the original North American area codes, 701 covers all of North Dakota. Most of the state is on Central Time; the southwest corner, including Dickinson, uses Mountain Time.
Why get a 701 area code number?
A local 701 number gives your business a genuine connection to the North Dakota market — without the overhead of a physical location.
Local Market Access
Reach Fargo customers and businesses with a familiar local number. 701 numbers signal local presence to every caller.
Professional Credibility
A 701 number anchors your business in Fargo and North Dakota, giving clients and partners a recognizable local point of contact that builds immediate professional trust.
Higher Answer Rates
Local area codes are far less likely to be blocked. A 701 number keeps your outreach out of the spam folder.
Flexible Operations
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How to obtain a 701 phone number.
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Benefits of a local North Dakota number
A 701 area code tells North Dakota customers you're local and easy to reach.
- Local 701 numbers get answered more often than toll-free or out-of-state calls.
- Build local trust and brand recognition without a physical office.
- Keep your personal number private with a dedicated 701 business line.
Why local numbers win
Frequently asked about 701
Area code 701 covers Fargo, Bismarck, Grand Forks, Minot, West Fargo, Williston in North Dakota. It is the primary area code for this region.
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