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Area code 701

Where is area code 701?

Fargo, Bismarck and Grand Forks, North Dakota

Local time: … (Mountain Time)

StateNorth Dakota
CountryUnited States
Main citiesFargo, Bismarck and Grand Forks
Time zonesMountain Time, Central Time
Overlay area codesNone
In service since1947
Assigned prefixes743
Dialing format(701) XXX-XXXX · +1 701 XXX XXXX from abroad

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Cities and towns in area code 701

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Phone companies in area code 701

The carriers that hold the most 701 prefixes. People can move their number to another carrier, so this shows who first issued a number, not who serves it today.

PrefixesCarrier
90Verizon Wireless
79New Cingular Wireless PCS (AT&T)
71Qwest (Lumen)
48Midcontinent Communications
40Onvoy
34Srt Communications
27Polar Commun Mutual Aid
27North Dakota Telephone

All 743 prefixes in area code 701

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Questions

Where is area code 701?
Area code 701 is in North Dakota. It serves Fargo, Bismarck, Grand Forks, Dickinson and Minot and 294 other cities and towns.
What time zone is area code 701 in?
Area code 701 uses Mountain Time and Central Time. Parts of the area are in different zones, so check the city.
Is a call from area code 701 a scam?
The area code alone doesn’t tell you. Most calls from 701 are ordinary local calls, but scammers can fake (“spoof”) any number. If you don’t recognize a 701 number, let it go to voicemail.
When did area code 701 start?
701 went into service in 1947.
Can a 701 number be outside North Dakota?
Yes. People keep their numbers when they move and when they switch to mobile or internet phone services, so a 701 caller can be anywhere.