828 area code
Asheville area, Eastern Time.Area code 828 covers Asheville, Hickory, Morganton and 70 more places in North Carolina, on Eastern Time.
Right now in Asheville
Eastern Time (EST, UTC-5; EDT, UTC-4 in summer)
Calling hours: Every day, 8 AM to 9 PM (the federal rule)
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Where 828 numbers come from
Numbers are issued by rate center, a billing area named for its main town. 828 has 73. Each one's share is how many 828 numbers start there. Its biggest metro area is Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC.
- Asheville14%
- Hickory11%
- Morganton7%
- Hendersonville6%
- Arden5%
- Boone3%
- Sylva3%
- Lenoir3%
- Waynesville2%
- Rutherfordton2%
Also: Forest City, Franklin, Marion, Newton, Brevard, Granite Falls, Enka Candler, Highlands, Murphy, Spruce Pine, Black Mountain, Canton + 51 more
Share of exchanges (blocks of 10,000 numbers). Source: NANPA rate center and exchange reports, November 10, 2026
When can you call an 828 number?
Sales calls to homes and cell phones have legal hours, set by the federal rule. Hold every 828 number to them, since you can't tell a work line from a personal cell.
What applies to 828Every 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 828 area code
828 went into service on March 22, 1998, split off from 704. Local calls can still be dialed with 7 digits. NANPA is planning relief: 828 is running low on numbers, and a new code is coming.
- 1998828 starts
Source: NANPA area code database
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828 area code FAQ
What area code is 828?
828 is a North Carolina area code for Asheville, Hickory, Morganton, Hendersonville and 69 more places.
What time zone is the 828 area code in?
Eastern Time (EST, UTC-5; EDT, UTC-4 in summer).
What are the calling hours for 828 numbers?
Every day, 8 AM to 9 PM, local time, under the federal rule.
When did the 828 area code start?
On March 22, 1998. It was split from 704.
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