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US area code · North Carolina

984 area code

Where the 984 area code is, its overlay and how to dial a +1 984 number from anywhere.

CoversApex, North CarolinaTime zoneEastern (ET)TypeOverlay
Quick answer

The 984 area code is in Apex, North Carolina, United States (Eastern (ET)). To call from abroad: +1 984 555-0123. It is an overlay, so all 10 digits are dialled.

StateNorth Carolina
Main areaApex
Time zoneEastern (ET)
TypeOverlay
10-digit dialingRequired
In service since26-Mar-2001

The 984 area code is a geographic North American Numbering Plan (NANP) code covering Apex, North Carolina. It has been in service since 26-Mar-2001 and sits in the Eastern (ET) time zone.

Overlay 984 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.

984919

How to dial a 984 number

From abroad+1 984 555-0123
Within the US / Canada1 984 555-0123
Locally (same area)984 555-0123

Cities in the 984 area code

A 984 number is usually in one of these places in North Carolina — 5 counties.

Apex WakeCary WakeChapel Hill OrangeDurham DurhamGoldsboro WayneSanford LeeWest Raleigh

Other North Carolina area codes

252336472704743828910919980

Frequently asked questions

Where is the 984 area code?

The 984 area code is in Apex, North Carolina, United States (Eastern (ET)).

Is 984 an overlay area code?

Yes. 984 overlays the same region as 919, so callers dial all 10 digits.

Do I have to dial 10 digits for 984?

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

How do I call a 984 number from another country?

Dial your exit code (or +), then 1, then 984, then the number: +1 984 555-0123.

Source: NANPA numbering plan. An area code covers a region, not a precise address — a 984 number does not pinpoint a street or ZIP code.

Number holders in area code 984

Each prefix (the three digits after the area code) is assigned by NANPA to one telephone company. 308 prefixes are in use in 984, shared by 47 companies. The largest holders:

CompanyPrefixesShare
Onvoy, LLC5919%
Bandwidth.Com CLEC, LLC3812%
Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless258%
Suncom Dba T-Mobile USA237%
New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC206%
Multiple Ocn Listing124%

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

Complaints about 984 numbers

Reports to the FTC, last 30 days
478
Recorded messages or robocalls
55%
Rank among area codes
#216 of 670
Most reported subjects
Other (199)
Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) (133)
Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends (44)

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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