828 Area Code
Western North Carolina, North Carolina
Area code 828 is located in Western North Carolina, North Carolina. It covers Asheville, Hickory, and surrounding areas in the Eastern time zone (UTC-5). Administered by NANPA.
Where is area code 828?
Area code 828 is located in Western North Carolina, North Carolina. It covers Asheville, Hickory, and surrounding areas in the Eastern time zone (UTC-5).
Cities Covered by Area Code 828
Area code 828 primarily serves the Western North Carolina area of North Carolina. The exact coverage includes Asheville, Hickory, and Morganton, along with surrounding communities and suburbs.
Time Zone
Eastern Time — UTC-5
Area code 828 operates in the Eastern Time Zone. When calling 828 numbers from a different time zone, be sure to account for the time difference to reach people during business hours.
About Area Code 828
Area code 828 was introduced in 1998 as a geographic area code serving Western North Carolina, North Carolina. It remains the primary area code for this region. Area codes are administered by NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administration), the organization responsible for managing phone number resources in the US and Canada.