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Area code 701

Area code 701 covers Fargo, North Dakota. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: North Dakota Major City: Fargo Central Time (CT) Overlay: None
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 701?

Area code 701 is assigned to Fargo and the surrounding region in North Dakota. Calls to numbers that start with 701 are routed to this area.

Area code 701 is not currently part of an overlay: it serves its territory on its own.

Counties covered

Cass CountyBurleigh CountyGrand Forks CountyWard CountyStark CountyWilliams CountyRichland CountyTraill CountyMcLean CountyStutsman CountyBottineau CountyMcKenzie CountyWalsh CountyRamsey County

Line types

  • Mobile 26.29%
  • Landline 73.71%
02 / MAP

Area code 701 on the map

The shaded area joins the code’s numbering centers; the marker shows its main city.

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03 / LOCAL TIME

Current time in Fargo

This area code is in the Central Time (CT) time zone.

Local timeFargo, ND--:--:--

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America/ChicagoLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Fargo

WITHIN THE US701 XXX XXXX

Always 10 digits — landline, mobile or VoIP. Local, long distance or a different state: the format is always the same. You do not need to dial the 1 first.

FROM ABROAD+1 701 XXX XXXX

Exit codes: 00 Europe/Mexico · 011 Canada · 010 Japan · + universal

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 701 XXX XXXX

Always save the number in international format so messaging apps recognize it correctly:

Call typeTraditional landlineMobile / VoIP
Local (same area code)10 digits10 digits
US long distance1 + 10 digits10 digits
Emergency911911
🌐Universal+1 701 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 701 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 701 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 701 555 0123
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Learn more about that number.

Check the line type and the carrier the number block was originally assigned to.

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05 / CARRIERS

Carriers in area code 701

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

Lumen Technologies
17%
Midco
9%
Sinch
7%
SRT COMMUNICATIONS
6%
POLAR COMMUN MUTUAL AID CORP.
5%
Others
56%

Mobile

Verizon Wireless
46%
AT&T Mobility
41%
T-Mobile USA
6%
SAGEBRUSH CELLULAR
2%
Boost Mobile
1%
Others
4%

Carrier shown is the original assignment of each number block and may differ today because of number portability.

06 / PREFIXES

Complete list of prefixes for area code 701

738 number blocks (NXX) assigned in this area code.

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(701) 200 Mobile Fargo T-Mobile USAAERIAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
(701) 201 Mobile Bottineau AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL
(701) 202 Mobile Bismarck AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL
(701) 203 Landline Grand Forks Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - ND
(701) 204 Landline Bismarck Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - ND
(701) 205 Landline Fargo Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - ND
(701) 206 Mobile Bowman AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL
(701) 207 Mobile Center AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL
(701) 208 Mobile Rugby AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL
(701) 209 Mobile Regent AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL

Showing 10 of 738 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 701

Where is area code 701 used?
Area code 701 serves Fargo and the surrounding area in North Dakota, including Cass County, Burleigh County, Grand Forks County, Ward County, Stark County.
What city is area code 701 from?
The main city of area code 701 is Fargo, ND.
What time zone is area code 701 in?
Area code 701 is in the Central Time (CT) time zone (America/Chicago).
Is 701 an overlay area code?
No. Area code 701 is not currently part of an overlay.
How do I call a number with area code 701 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 701 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 701 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 701 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 701 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 701?
Most landline blocks belong to Lumen Technologies and most mobile blocks to Verizon Wireless. The carrier shown is the original assignment and may differ today because of number portability.
Is area code 701 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 73.71% of the number blocks are landline, 26.29% mobile.
How do I save a 701 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 701 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 701?
The area code only shows the region a number was assigned to; it does not tell you who is calling. Scammers can fake any area code, so do not share personal or banking information with unknown callers, and let unknown numbers go to voicemail.
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