701 area code
Fargo area, Central and Mountain Time.Area code 701 covers Fargo, Bismarck, Grand Forks and 296 more places in North Dakota, on Central and Mountain Time.
Right now in North Dakota
Central Time (CST, UTC-6; CDT, UTC-5 in summer) · Mountain Time (MST, UTC-7; MDT, UTC-6 in summer)
Calling hours: Every day, 8 AM to 9 PM (the federal rule)
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Where 701 numbers come from
Numbers are issued by rate center, a billing area named for its main town. 701 has 299. Each one's share is how many 701 numbers start there.
- Fargo11%
- Bismarck7%
- Grand Forks4%
- Dickinson3%
- Minot3%
Also: Williston, Jamestown, Wahpeton, Devils Lake, Carrington, Casselton, Valley City, Belfield, Bottineau, Bowbells, Bowman, Emerado + 282 more
Share of exchanges (blocks of 10,000 numbers). Source: NANPA rate center and exchange reports, November 10, 2026
When can you call a 701 number?
Sales calls to homes and cell phones have legal hours, set by the federal rule. Hold every 701 number to them, since you can't tell a work line from a personal cell.
What applies to 701Every day, 8 AM to 9 PM
- Federal (TCPA and FTC rule)Every day, 8 AM to 9 PMCalls to residential and mobile numbers. Most calls to businesses are exempt from the FTC's rule.47 CFR 64.1200(c)(1); 16 CFR 310.4(c) (opens in a new tab)
Local time comes from the area code, not from where the person is today. Mobiles keep their number when they move. Calling hours here are a guide, not legal advice. Every state's calling hours, with sources
The 701 area code
701 is one of the original area codes from 1947. Local calls can still be dialed with 7 digits.
- 1947701 starts
Source: NANPA area code database
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701 area code FAQ
What area code is 701?
701 is a North Dakota area code for Fargo, Bismarck, Grand Forks, Dickinson and 295 more places.
What time zone is the 701 area code in?
It spans two: Central Time (CST, UTC-6; CDT, UTC-5 in summer) and Mountain Time (MST, UTC-7; MDT, UTC-6 in summer). A 701 number can be on either clock.
What are the calling hours for 701 numbers?
Every day, 8 AM to 9 PM, local time, under the federal rule.
When did the 701 area code start?
In 1947: it's one of the original area codes.
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