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Area code 984

Area code 984 covers Raleigh, North Carolina. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: North Carolina Major City: Raleigh Eastern Time (ET) Overlay: 919/984
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 984?

Area code 984 is assigned to Raleigh and the surrounding region in North Carolina. Calls to numbers that start with 984 are routed to this area.

Area code 984 shares its territory with 919. Because it is an overlay, local calls require dialing all 10 digits.

Counties covered

Wake CountyDurham CountyJohnston CountyOrange CountyWayne CountyChatham CountyGranville CountyLee CountyHarnett County

Line types

  • Mobile 28.17%
  • Landline 71.83%
02 / MAP

Area code 984 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 Raleigh

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

Local timeRaleigh, NC--:--:--

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America/New_YorkLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Raleigh

WITHIN THE US984 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+1 984 XXX XXXX

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

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 984 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+1 984 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 984 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 984 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 984 555 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 984

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

Sinch
25%
Bandwidth
19%
AT&T
8%
CoreTel Communications
5%
Lumen Technologies
5%
Others
38%

Mobile

T-Mobile USA
30%
Verizon Wireless
29%
AT&T Mobility
24%
Sinch
14%
Boost Mobile
2%
Others
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 984

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

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(984) 200 Landline Raleigh SpectrumTWC IP ENABLED SERVICES, LLC
(984) 201 Landline Smithfield BandwidthBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - NC
(984) 202 Landline Raleigh Lumen TechnologiesCENTURYLINK COMMUNICATIONS, LLC
(984) 203 Landline Mebane SinchONVOY, LLC - NC
(984) 204 Landline Raleigh OptimumCEBRIDGE TELECOM NC, LLC DBA SUDDENLINK COMMS - NC
(984) 205 Landline Raleigh SinchONVOY, LLC - NC
(984) 206 Landline Raleigh-Durham Airport Metro by T-MobileMETROPCS, INC.
(984) 207 Landline Goldsboro SinchONVOY, LLC - NC
(984) 208 Landline Cary SinchONVOY, LLC - NC
(984) 209 Mobile Durham Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - NC

Showing 10 of 284 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 984

Where is area code 984 used?
Area code 984 serves Raleigh and the surrounding area in North Carolina, including Wake County, Durham County, Johnston County, Orange County, Wayne County.
What city is area code 984 from?
The main city of area code 984 is Raleigh, NC.
What time zone is area code 984 in?
Area code 984 is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (America/New_York).
Is 984 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 919. In an overlay, every call requires dialing all 10 digits.
How do I call a number with area code 984 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 984 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 984 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 984 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 984 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 984?
Most landline blocks belong to Sinch and most mobile blocks to T-Mobile USA. The carrier shown is the original assignment and may differ today because of number portability.
Is area code 984 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 71.83% of the number blocks are landline, 28.17% mobile.
How do I save a 984 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 984 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 984?
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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