North Carolina Area Codes
10 active area codes · Charlotte · Population around 6,766,402
North Carolina has 10 active area codes, serving cities like Charlotte, Raleigh, and Greensboro. Some of them are overlays that share the same territory, so local calls there use all ten digits. Each code below links to its cities, carriers, timezone, and coverage map.
North Carolina Area Code Map
What area codes does North Carolina have?
- 252GreenvilleEastern Time (ET) · 181 cities · 559,043
- 336OverlayGreensboroEastern Time (ET) · 96 cities · 1,174,362
- 472FayettevilleEastern Time (ET) · 184 cities · 908,325
- 704OverlayCharlotteEastern Time (ET) · 98 cities · 1,947,531
- 743OverlayGreensboroEastern Time (ET) · 96 cities · 1,174,362
- 828OverlayAshevilleEastern Time (ET) · 121 cities · 510,613
- 910OverlayFayettevilleEastern Time (ET) · 184 cities · 908,325
- 919OverlayRaleighEastern Time (ET) · 62 cities · 1,684,800
- 980OverlayCharlotteEastern Time (ET) · 98 cities · 1,947,531
- 984OverlayRaleighEastern Time (ET) · 62 cities · 1,684,800
Which cities are the largest in North Carolina?
* Sources: Population – U.S. Census Bureau PEP, Vintage 2024 (SUB-IP-EST2024-POP). Area code assignments – NANPA CO Code data. See our data methodology.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many area codes does North Carolina have?
North Carolina has 10 active area codes: 252, 336, 472, 704, 743, 828, 910, 919, 980, 984.
What is the main area code for North Carolina?
The 252 area code is among the primary area codes for North Carolina, serving Greenville and surrounding communities.
What are the largest cities in North Carolina?
The largest cities in North Carolina include Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, Durham, Winston-Salem.
What is the total population of North Carolina?
North Carolina has an estimated total population of 6,766,402 based on US Census PEP 2024 data.