Charlotte, North Carolina

Where Is Area Code 704?

Area code 704 is in south-central and southwestern North Carolina. It serves Charlotte and many nearby communities in the Charlotte metropolitan area, which is also called the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia metro.

Area code 704 covers places such as Charlotte, Concord, Gastonia, Kannapolis, Huntersville, Matthews, Mint Hill, Monroe, and Salisbury. It serves all or parts of counties that include Mecklenburg County, Cabarrus County, Gaston County, Union County, Rowan County, Iredell County, Lincoln County, Cleveland County, and Stanly County.

Area code 704 covers a region shaped by the Catawba River and Lake Norman, the largest man-made lake in North Carolina by surface area. Notable landmarks in the 704 region include Uptown Charlotte, Bank of America Stadium, Spectrum Center, Charlotte Douglas International Airport, and the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

History of Area Code 704

Area code 704 was one of North Carolina's original area codes in 1947. When the North American Numbering Plan began in 1947, 704 covered the entire state of North Carolina.

Area code 704 later shrank as new area codes were created to handle growth. Area code 919 took the eastern part of North Carolina in 1954, and area code 910 took the central and southeastern part of the state in 1993. In the Charlotte area, area code 980 was added as an overlay to 704 in 2001, and 10-digit dialing became necessary in the overlay region.

Key Facts About Area Code 704

• Area code 704 is in North Carolina, and Charlotte is its largest city.
• Area code 704 uses the Eastern Time Zone.
• Area code 704 is an original North American area code created in 1947.
• Area code 704 now serves the Charlotte region after statewide and regional splits reduced its footprint.
• Area code 980 overlays area code 704 in the same service area.
• The 704 area includes the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, which is in Charlotte.
• The 704 area includes major Charlotte landmarks such as Bank of America Stadium and Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
• Area code 704 serves part of the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metropolitan area, one of the largest metro areas in the southeastern United States.

Frequently Asked Questions

What state is area code 704 in?

Area code 704 is in North Carolina.

What major cities use area code 704?

Major cities that use area code 704 include Charlotte, Concord, Gastonia, Kannapolis, Huntersville, Matthews, Monroe, and Salisbury.

Is area code 704 a toll-free number?

No. Area code 704 is a geographic area code for Charlotte and nearby parts of North Carolina.