704 Area Code
Western North Carolina, North Carolina
Area code 704 is located in Western North Carolina, North Carolina. It covers Charlotte, Concord, and surrounding areas in the Eastern time zone (UTC-5). Administered by NANPA.
Where is area code 704?
Area code 704 is located in Western North Carolina, North Carolina. It covers Charlotte, Concord, and surrounding areas in the Eastern time zone (UTC-5).
Area code 704 is overlaid by area code 980. Both codes serve the same geographic region and require 10-digit dialing for local calls.
Cities Covered by Area Code 704
Area code 704 primarily serves the Western North Carolina area of North Carolina. The exact coverage includes Charlotte, Concord, and Gastonia, along with surrounding communities and suburbs.
Time Zone
Eastern Time — UTC-5
Area code 704 operates in the Eastern Time Zone. When calling 704 numbers from a different time zone, be sure to account for the time difference to reach people during business hours.
About Area Code 704
Area code 704 was introduced in 1954 as a geographic area code serving Western North Carolina, North Carolina. As demand for phone numbers grew, overlay code 980 was added to the same region, requiring 10-digit dialing for local calls. Area codes are administered by NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administration), the organization responsible for managing phone number resources in the US and Canada.