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US area code · North Carolina

980 area code

Where the 980 area code is, its overlay and how to dial a +1 980 number from anywhere.

CoversCharlotte, North CarolinaTime zoneEastern (ET)TypeOverlay
Quick answer

The 980 area code is in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States (Eastern (ET)). To call from abroad: +1 980 555-0123. It is an overlay, so all 10 digits are dialled.

StateNorth Carolina
Main areaCharlotte
Time zoneEastern (ET)
TypeOverlay
10-digit dialingRequired
In service since20-Sep-1999

The 980 area code is a geographic North American Numbering Plan (NANP) code covering Charlotte, North Carolina. It has been in service since 20-Sep-1999 and sits in the Eastern (ET) time zone.

Overlay 980 shares its region

Several area codes cover the same geographic area, so two neighbours can have different codes. Because of the overlay, you must dial all 10 digits (area code + number) even for local calls.

980704

How to dial a 980 number

From abroad+1 980 555-0123
Within the US / Canada1 980 555-0123
Locally (same area)980 555-0123

Cities in the 980 area code

A 980 number is usually in one of these places in North Carolina — 6 counties.

Charlotte MecklenburgConcord CabarrusHuntersville MecklenburgKannapolis CabarrusMatthews Mecklenburg;UnionMonroe UnionSalisbury RowanSouth GastoniaStatesville Iredell

Other North Carolina area codes

252336472704743828910919984

Frequently asked questions

Where is the 980 area code?

The 980 area code is in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States (Eastern (ET)).

Is 980 an overlay area code?

Yes. 980 overlays the same region as 704, so callers dial all 10 digits.

Do I have to dial 10 digits for 980?

Yes — dial the area code plus the seven-digit number.

How do I call a 980 number from another country?

Dial your exit code (or +), then 1, then 980, then the number: +1 980 555-0123.

Source: NANPA numbering plan. An area code covers a region, not a precise address — a 980 number does not pinpoint a street or ZIP code.

Number holders in area code 980

Each prefix (the three digits after the area code) is assigned by NANPA to one telephone company. 478 prefixes are in use in 980, shared by 56 companies. The largest holders:

CompanyPrefixesShare
Onvoy, LLC8618%
Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless6113%
Suncom Dba T-Mobile USA4810%
Bandwidth.Com CLEC, LLC388%
New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC265%
Bellsouth Telecomm Inc Dba Southern Bell Tel & Tel225%

Source: NANPA central office code assignments. A number keeps its original prefix when it is ported to another carrier.

Complaints about 980 numbers

Reports to the FTC, last 30 days
632
Recorded messages or robocalls
70%
Rank among area codes
#129 of 670
Most reported subjects
Other (236)
Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) (130)
Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends (77)

Period Aug 26 – Sep 24, 2026. These are the numbers shown on the caller ID of the reported calls; many are spoofed and do not belong to the real caller.

Source: US Federal Trade Commission, Do Not Call reported calls data (daily files).

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