What time zone is area code 980 in?

Area code 980 uses Eastern Time.

What area codes overlay 980?

704 serves the same area as 980. New numbers in the area can get any of these codes, which is why local calls need all 10 digits.

Is a call from area code 980 a scam?

The area code alone doesn’t tell you. Most calls from 980 are ordinary local calls, but scammers can fake (“spoof”) any number. If you don’t recognize a 980 number, let it go to voicemail.

When did area code 980 start?

980 went into service in 2001. It was created from area code 704.

Can a 980 number be outside North Carolina?

Yes. People keep their numbers when they move and when they switch to mobile or internet phone services, so a 980 caller can be anywhere.

Area code 980

Where is area code 980?

Charlotte, Gastonia and Concord, North Carolina

Local time: … (Eastern Time)

State	North Carolina
Country	United States
Main cities	Charlotte, Gastonia and Concord
Time zone	Eastern Time
Overlay area codes	704
In service since	2001 (created from 704)
Assigned prefixes	464
Dialing format	(980) XXX-XXXX · +1 980 XXX XXXX from abroad

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Cities and towns in area code 980

Listed by how many phone prefixes (the 3 digits after the area code) are assigned to each place in 980.

Charlotte, NC (194)
Gastonia, NC (28)
Concord, NC (25)
Monroe, NC (24)
Lincolnton, NC (12)
Salisbury, NC (12)
Shelby, NC (11)
Statesville, NC (11)
Matthews, NC (8)
Mooresville, NC (8)
Davidson, NC (7)
Kings Mountain, NC (7)
Albemarle, NC (6)
Bessemer City, NC (6)
Huntersville, NC (6)
Indian Trail, NC (6)
Kannapolis, NC (6)
Belmont, NC (5)
Denver, NC (5)
Harrisburg, NC (5)
Locust, NC (5)
Mount Holly, NC (5)
Cherryville, NC (4)
Cleveland, NC (4)
Lawndale, NC (4)
Stanley, NC (4)
Troutman, NC (4)
Wadesboro, NC (4)
China Grove, NC (3)
Grover, NC (3)
Stony Point, NC (3)
Ansonville, NC (2)
Badin, NC (2)
Grtqrrckwl, NC (2)
Harmony, NC (2)
Mount Pleasant, NC (2)
Peachlpktn, NC (2)
Scrwdrscrk, NC (2)
Waxhaw, NC (2)
Lilesville, NC (1)
Marshville, NC (1)
Morven, NC (1)
New Hope, NC (1)
New London, NC (1)
New Salem, NC (1)
Newton, NC (1)
Norwood, NC (1)
Oakboro, NC (1)
Pineville, NC (1)
Uniongrove, NC (1)
Wingate, NC (1)
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Phone companies in area code 980

The carriers that hold the most 980 prefixes. People can move their number to another carrier, so this shows who first issued a number, not who serves it today.

Prefixes	Carrier
86	Onvoy
62	Verizon Wireless
48	T-Mobile USA
38	Bandwidth.com CLEC
26	New Cingular Wireless PCS (AT&T)
21	Southern Bell Tel & Tel (AT&T)
17	Metropcs (T-Mobile)
16	Level 3 Communications

All 464 prefixes in area code 980

Pick the 3 digits after the area code to see that prefix’s city and carrier.

Area codes that overlay 980

Questions

Where is area code 980?: Area code 980 is in North Carolina. It serves Charlotte, Gastonia, Concord, Monroe and Lincolnton and 47 other cities and towns.
What time zone is area code 980 in?: Area code 980 uses Eastern Time.
What area codes overlay 980?: 704 serves the same area as 980. New numbers in the area can get any of these codes, which is why local calls need all 10 digits.
Is a call from area code 980 a scam?: The area code alone doesn’t tell you. Most calls from 980 are ordinary local calls, but scammers can fake (“spoof”) any number. If you don’t recognize a 980 number, let it go to voicemail.
When did area code 980 start?: 980 went into service in 2001. It was created from area code 704.
Can a 980 number be outside North Carolina?: Yes. People keep their numbers when they move and when they switch to mobile or internet phone services, so a 980 caller can be anywhere.

Other area codes in North Carolina

Area code	Main cities
252	Greenville, Rocky Mount and Wilson
336	Greensboro, Winston-Salem and High Point
472	Laurinburg, Rockingham and Fayetteville
743	Greensboro, Winston-Salem and Burlington
828	Asheville, Hickory and Morganton
910	Fayetteville, Wilmington and Jacksonville
919	Raleigh, Durham and Cary
984	Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill