Area Code 704: Charlotte, North Carolina
704 is a telephone area code serving North Carolina, including Charlotte. It is part of the North American Numbering Plan and is dialed with the country code +1.
Numbers beginning with 704 are located in North Carolina, United States (NANP region: Charlotte). The code covers Charlotte.
How to Dial Area Code 704
| Calling from | What to dial |
|---|---|
| Anywhere in the US or Canada | 1 704 XXX-XXXX (10-digit dialing: 704 + 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 1 704 XXX XXXX |
| From Australia | 0011 1 704 XXX XXXX |
| From a mobile phone anywhere | +1 704 XXX XXXX |
Whatever country you are calling from, the + symbol replaces the exit code. Save the contact as +1 704 XXXXXXX and it will dial correctly from any phone in the world.
Time Zone for Area Code 704
Calls to a 704 number ring in the America/New_York time zone, standard offset UTC-05:00. Daylight saving time applies here, so the offset moves forward one hour from March to November.
Cities and Communities Served by 704
The following places fall inside the 704 calling area:
Other Area Codes in North Carolina
These codes also serve North Carolina. Area codes are assigned by the North American Numbering Plan Administration (NANPA).
| Area Code | Cities / Coverage |
|---|---|
| 252 | Greenville, Outer Banks |
| 336 | Greensboro, Winston-Salem |
| 743 | Piedmont (overlay) |
| 828 | Asheville |
| 910 | Wilmington, Fayetteville |
| 919 | Raleigh, Durham |
| 980 | Charlotte (overlay) |
| 984 | Raleigh (overlay) |
See all 9 area codes in North Carolina →
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is area code 704?
Area code 704 is in North Carolina, United States. It covers Charlotte.
What time zone is area code 704 in?
Area code 704 rings in the America/New_York time zone (UTC-05:00 standard).
Do I need to dial 1 before area code 704?
Yes, for a long-distance call inside the US and Canada you dial 1 first, then 704, 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 704.
Is area code 704 toll-free?
No. 704 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.