The area code 704 is located in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Area code 704 serves Charlotte, North Carolina, and much of the surrounding south-central Piedmont near the South Carolina border. Centered on Charlotte, a major banking, sports, and transportation hub, the 704 area includes top landmarks like Bank of America Stadium, the Spectrum Center, the NASCAR Hall of Fame, and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). This area code covers phone numbers throughout Mecklenburg County and nearby communities closely connected to the city’s economy and daily commute. Its location ties into I‑77, I‑85, and I‑485, making the region highly accessible across the Carolinas.
Within the 704 area code, you’ll find a wide mix of cities and towns across the Charlotte metro, including:
Popular stops include Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord and the Lake Norman shoreline communities, where 704 phone numbers are common for both residents and businesses.
Area code 704 was established in 1947 as one of the original North American area codes, and it once covered all of North Carolina before later splits created 919 (1954) and 828 (1998). To keep up with growth, the 980 overlay was added in 2000, so both 704 and 980 now serve the same territory, and 10‑digit dialing is standard across the region. 704 is a geographic, local area code (not toll‑free) used for Charlotte-area phone numbers, making it a familiar caller ID throughout the metro.
“704 was among the original 86 area codes introduced in 1947.” — North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA)