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Area code 704

Area code 704 covers Charlotte, North Carolina. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: North Carolina Major City: Charlotte Eastern Time (ET) Overlay: 704/980
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 704?

Area code 704 is assigned to Charlotte and the surrounding region in North Carolina. Calls to numbers that start with 704 are routed to this area.

Area code 704 shares its territory with 980. Because it is an overlay, local calls require dialing all 10 digits.

Counties covered

Mecklenburg CountyGaston CountyCabarrus CountyUnion CountyIredell CountyRowan CountyCleveland CountyStanly CountyLincoln County

Line types

  • Mobile 29.96%
  • Landline 70.04%
02 / MAP

Area code 704 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 Charlotte

This area code is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone.

Local timeCharlotte, NC--:--:--

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America/New_YorkLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Charlotte

WITHIN THE US704 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+1 704 XXX XXXX

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

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 704 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+1 704 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 704 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 704 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 704 555 0123
HAVE THE FULL NUMBER?

Learn more about that number.

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

10 digits to see the carrier and line type of the number

05 / CARRIERS

Carriers in area code 704

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

AT&T
47%
Windstream Communications
28%
Lumen Technologies
14%
Frontier Communications
2%
Verizon Business
2%
Others
7%

Mobile

Verizon Wireless
41%
T-Mobile USA
26%
AT&T Mobility
24%
USA Mobility
9%
MATTHEWS RADIO SERVICE / EASTERN RADIO
1%

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 704

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

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(704) 200 Mobile Charlotte T-Mobile USASUNCOM DBA T-MOBILE USA
(704) 201 Mobile Charlotte T-Mobile USASUNCOM DBA T-MOBILE USA
(704) 202 Mobile Salisbury T-Mobile USASUNCOM DBA T-MOBILE USA
(704) 206 Landline Charlotte SOUTH CAROLINA NET - NCSOUTH CAROLINA NET, INC. - NC
(704) 207 Mobile Monroe T-Mobile USASUNCOM DBA T-MOBILE USA
(704) 208 Mobile Charlotte T-Mobile USASUNCOM DBA T-MOBILE USA
(704) 209 Landline Granite Quarry-Rockwell Windstream CommunicationsWINDSTREAM NORTH CAROLINA, INC.
(704) 210 Landline Salisbury Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 TELECOM OF NORTH CAROLINA, LP - NC
(704) 212 Landline Salisbury Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 TELECOM OF NORTH CAROLINA, LP - NC
(704) 213 Mobile Salisbury Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - NC

Showing 10 of 781 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 704

Where is area code 704 used?
Area code 704 serves Charlotte and the surrounding area in North Carolina, including Mecklenburg County, Gaston County, Cabarrus County, Union County, Iredell County.
What city is area code 704 from?
The main city of area code 704 is Charlotte, NC.
What time zone is area code 704 in?
Area code 704 is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (America/New_York).
Is 704 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 980. In an overlay, every call requires dialing all 10 digits.
How do I call a number with area code 704 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 704 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 704 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 704 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 704 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 704?
Most landline blocks belong to AT&T 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 704 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 70.04% of the number blocks are landline, 29.96% mobile.
How do I save a 704 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 704 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 704?
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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