704 area code
The 704 area code covers Charlotte and the surrounding counties in south-central North Carolina. Main cities include Charlotte, Gastonia, Concord, Kannapolis and Mooresville.
- State
- North Carolina
- Main cities
- Charlotte, Gastonia, Concord, Kannapolis, Mooresville
- Time zone
- Eastern Time
- Same area as
- 980
- In service since
- 1947
- Local calls
- 10 digits
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Where is the 704 area code?
Area code 704 covers Charlotte and the surrounding counties in south-central North Carolina, including Charlotte, Gastonia, Concord, Kannapolis and Mooresville. It went into service in 1947, as one of the original North American area codes. It shares the same area with 980, so new local numbers there can get any of these codes. Local calls need all 10 digits.
Got a call from a 704 number?
A 704 number was first given out in the Charlotte area. Area codes show where a number was assigned, not where the caller is today, and spam callers can fake any number. If you don’t know the caller, let it go to voicemail or look up the full number before you call back.
704 area code FAQ
Where is the 704 area code?
704 covers Charlotte and the surrounding counties in south-central North Carolina, including Charlotte, Gastonia, Concord, Kannapolis and Mooresville.
What time zone is area code 704?
Area code 704 is on Eastern Time.
What other area codes cover the same area as 704?
980. They’re overlay codes for the same area, so a local number there can have any of them.
Can I get a free 704 business phone number?
Yes. Pick 704 when you set up your Scheduley number and it gets a local number for you, if one is available. The number is free, and an AI receptionist can answer it 24/7 and book appointments.