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Area code 828

Area code 828 covers Asheville, North Carolina. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: North Carolina Major City: Asheville Eastern Time (ET) Overlay: None
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 828?

Area code 828 is assigned to Asheville and the surrounding region in North Carolina. Calls to numbers that start with 828 are routed to this area.

Area code 828 is not currently part of an overlay: it serves its territory on its own.

Counties covered

Buncombe CountyCatawba CountyBurke CountyRutherford CountyHenderson CountyWatauga CountyHaywood CountyJackson CountyCaldwell CountyMcDowell CountyMacon CountyCherokee County

Line types

  • Mobile 34.75%
  • Landline 65.25%
02 / MAP

Area code 828 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 Asheville

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

Local timeAsheville, NC--:--:--

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America/New_YorkLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Asheville

WITHIN THE US828 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+1 828 XXX XXXX

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

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 828 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+1 828 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 828 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 828 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 828 555 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 828

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

AT&T
27%
Windstream Communications
14%
Lumen Technologies
11%
Frontier Communications
9%
Sinch
8%
Others
32%

Mobile

Verizon Wireless
35%
AT&T Mobility
32%
T-Mobile USA
12%
UScellular
10%
Sinch
3%
Others
9%

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 828

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

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(828) 200 Mobile Highlands Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - NC
(828) 201 Mobile Morganton T-Mobile USASUNCOM DBA T-MOBILE USA
(828) 202 Landline Forest City Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - NC
(828) 203 Landline Asheville Windstream CommunicationsPAETEC ITEL, LLC
(828) 205 Mobile Morganton T-Mobile USASUNCOM DBA T-MOBILE USA
(828) 206 Mobile Marshall UScellularUNITED STATES CELLULAR - NC
(828) 207 Mobile Asheville USA MobilityUSA MOBILITY WIRELESS, INC.
(828) 208 Mobile Burnsville UScellularUNITED STATES CELLULAR - NC
(828) 209 Landline Arden Windstream CommunicationsPAETEC ITEL, LLC
(828) 210 Landline Asheville Windstream CommunicationsPAETEC ITEL, LLC

Showing 10 of 708 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 828

Where is area code 828 used?
Area code 828 serves Asheville and the surrounding area in North Carolina, including Buncombe County, Catawba County, Burke County, Rutherford County, Henderson County.
What city is area code 828 from?
The main city of area code 828 is Asheville, NC.
What time zone is area code 828 in?
Area code 828 is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (America/New_York).
Is 828 an overlay area code?
No. Area code 828 is not currently part of an overlay.
How do I call a number with area code 828 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 828 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 828 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 828 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 828 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 828?
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 828 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 65.25% of the number blocks are landline, 34.75% mobile.
How do I save a 828 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 828 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 828?
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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