Area Code 701: Fargo, North Dakota
701 is a telephone area code serving North Dakota, including Fargo, Bismarck. It is part of the North American Numbering Plan and is dialed with the country code +1.
Numbers beginning with 701 are located in North Dakota, United States (NANP region: Statewide). The code covers Fargo, Bismarck.
How to Dial Area Code 701
| Calling from | What to dial |
|---|---|
| Anywhere in the US or Canada | 1 701 XXX-XXXX (10-digit dialing: 701 + 7-digit number) |
| Local call inside the same area code | 7-digit number in most areas; 10 digits where an overlay code is active |
| From the UK or Europe | 00 1 701 XXX XXXX |
| From Australia | 0011 1 701 XXX XXXX |
| From a mobile phone anywhere | +1 701 XXX XXXX |
Whatever country you are calling from, the + symbol replaces the exit code. Save the contact as +1 701 XXXXXXX and it will dial correctly from any phone in the world.
Time Zone for Area Code 701
Calls to a 701 number ring in the America/Chicago time zone, standard offset UTC-06:00. Daylight saving time applies here, so the offset moves forward one hour from March to November.
Note: the southwestern corner uses Mountain time, one hour behind.
Cities and Communities Served by 701
The following places fall inside the 701 calling area:
Other Area Codes in North Dakota
These codes also serve North Dakota. Area codes are assigned by the North American Numbering Plan Administration (NANPA).
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See all 1 area codes in North Dakota →
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is area code 701?
Area code 701 is in North Dakota, United States. It covers Fargo, Bismarck.
What time zone is area code 701 in?
Area code 701 rings in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-06:00 standard).
Do I need to dial 1 before area code 701?
Yes, for a long-distance call inside the US and Canada you dial 1 first, then 701, then the seven-digit number. The 1 is the North American long-distance trunk prefix — it is not the country code. From outside North America you dial your exit code then 1 then 701.
Is area code 701 toll-free?
No. 701 is a standard geographic area code, so normal long-distance rates apply unless your plan includes them. Toll-free NANP codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888.