What is an area code?

An area code is the three-digit prefix at the start of a North American phone number that identifies a specific geographic region — a city, metro area, or part of a state. In the number (212) 555-0100, the 212 is the area code for Manhattan in New York City.

How do I find the area code for a city?

Use the area code directory on this page: type a city, state, or three-digit code and the matching regions appear instantly. You can also browse the popular US area codes and the lookup-by-region sections below.

What is the difference between an area code and a country code?

A country code routes a call to a nation (for example +1 for the United States), while an area code routes it to a region within that nation. You dial the country code first when calling from abroad, then the area code, then the local number.

Can two cities share the same area code?

Yes. A single area code can cover several nearby cities or an entire metro region. As demand for numbers grows, regions are often split or given an additional overlay area code that serves the same geography.

What are toll-free area codes?

Toll-free numbers use special prefixes — 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877, and 888 — instead of a geographic area code. The business that owns the number pays for incoming calls, so they are free for the caller. They are popular for customer support and sales lines.

What state is area code 704 in?

Area code 704 is located in North Carolina (NC), in the Southeast region of the United States. The capital of North Carolina is Raleigh.

What time zone is area code 704 in?

Area code 704 operates in the Eastern Time (ET). If you are calling from a different time zone, make sure to account for the time difference before reaching out during business hours.

How can I get a 704 area code phone number for my business?

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Area Code 704

Charlotte, NC — North Carolina

Area code 704 serves Charlotte and North Carolina. Get a local 704 number to build instant presence in this market.

Split from 919 in 1993 to serve the Charlotte region and western Piedmont. Charlotte's banking rise anchored the code.

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+1 (704) XXX-XXXX

Charlotte, NC

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State

North Carolina (NC)

Capital: Raleigh

Time Zone

Eastern Time (ET)

Region

Southeast

US Census region

Code Type

Geographic

Original area code

Cities covered

Where does area code 704 cover?

Area code 704 serves communities across North Carolina. Cities below represent the primary coverage area per the NANP.

Charlotte
Gastonia
Concord
Kannapolis
Salisbury

About North Carolina

North Carolina phone number landscape

Eight area codes serve North Carolina's Research Triangle, Charlotte's banking capital, Asheville's tourism economy, and Wilmington's film and port industries.

Number format

+1(704)XXX-XXXX

When dialing from outside the US, prefix with +1. Within the US, dial all 10 digits including the area code.

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History of Area Code 704

Split from 919 in 1993 to serve the Charlotte region and western Piedmont. Charlotte's banking rise anchored the code.

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Why get a 704 area code number?

A local 704 number gives your business a genuine connection to the North Carolina market — without the overhead of a physical location.

Local Market Access

Reach Charlotte customers and businesses with a familiar local number. Charlotte is the second-largest banking center in the US after New York, headquarters to Bank of America. Financial-services firms prize a 704 number for this banking-capital credibility.

Professional Credibility

A 704 number anchors your business in Charlotte and North Carolina, 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 704 number keeps your outreach out of the spam folder.

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Benefits of a local North Carolina number

A 704 area code tells North Carolina customers you're local and easy to reach.

Local 704 numbers get answered more often than toll-free or out-of-state calls.
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Area code 704 FAQs

Frequently asked about 704

Area code 704 covers Charlotte, Gastonia, Concord, Kannapolis, Salisbury in North Carolina. It is the primary area code for this region.

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