North Carolina area codes
North Carolina has 10 area codes. All on Eastern Time.
Calling North Carolina right now
Calling hours: Every day, 8 AM to 9 PM (the federal rule)
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When can you call North Carolina numbers?
Sales calls to homes and cell phones have legal hours, set by the federal rule. Hold every number to them, since you can't tell a work line from a personal cell. Each area code's page has its local time now.
What applies in North CarolinaEvery 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
North Carolina area code FAQ
How many area codes does North Carolina have?
10: 252, 336, 472, 704, 743, 828, 910, 919, 980 and 984.
What time zone is North Carolina area codes in?
Eastern Time (EST, UTC-5; EDT, UTC-4 in summer).
What is the newest North Carolina area code?
472, in service since October 7, 2022.
When can you call North Carolina numbers?
Every day, 8 AM to 9 PM, local time, under the federal rule.
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