North Carolina Area Codes
Data last updated: March 10, 2026
Area Codes in North Carolina
| NPA | Major Cities | Status | Exchanges | Overlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 252 | Rocky Mount, Greenville, New Bern | Active | 778 | No |
| 336 | Greensboro, Winston Salem, High Point | Active | 783 | Yes |
| 472 | Fayetteville, Wilmington, Rockingham | Active | 786 | Yes |
| 704 | Charlotte, Concord, Matthews | Active | 782 | Yes |
| 743 | Greensboro, Lexington, Asheboro | Active | 785 | Yes |
| 828 | Asheville, Charlotte, Hickory | Active | 775 | No |
| 910 | Fayetteville, Wilmington, Jacksonville | Active | 785 | Yes |
| 919 | Raleigh, Durham, Fayetteville | Active | 781 | Yes |
| 980 | Charlotte, Concord, Matthews | Active | 785 | Yes |
| 984 | Raleigh, Fayetteville, Durham | Active | 786 | Yes |
Top Carriers in North Carolina
| Carrier | OCN | NXX Count |
|---|---|---|
| BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL | 9417 | 778 |
| CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - NC | 6324 | 635 |
| SUNCOM DBA T-MOBILE USA | 8645 | 416 |
| BRIGHTSPEED OF EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA, LLC | 0470 | 384 |
| NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA | 6214 | 358 |
| ONVOY, LLC - NC | 638E | 350 |
| PAETEC ITEL, LLC | 829J | 270 |
| LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - NC | 3235 | 228 |
| BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - NC | 998E | 171 |
| MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC - NC | 7835 | 118 |