701 Area Code
Covers Fargo and nearby communities in North Dakota.
(701) 555-0142Area code 701 map
Interactive coverage map for area code 701, centered on Fargo, North Dakota
46.8083, -100.7837
Open in OpenStreetMapArea code 701 coverage map — centered on Fargo. Shaded area shows the approximate reach around the primary city.
If you are trying to place Fargo, ND on the map, area code 701 is the one that covers it. It reaches roughly 282,000 people across places such as Fargo, Bismarck, Grand Forks, Minot and more. The region observes Central time, so a number like (701) 555-0142 is on that clock right now. On the ground it spans Cass, Burleigh, Grand Forks and nearby counties. It is not currently paired with an overlay code. Local calls inside the 701 area can generally be placed with ten digits, and you do not need a leading 1 for domestic calls. Scroll on for a real-time clock, an area map, the cities and counties inside 701, its related area codes, and practical advice on 701 robocalls and caller-ID spoofing.
Cities covered by 701
Cities & neighborhoods
- Fargo
- Bismarck
- Grand Forks
- Minot
- West Fargo
Counties
- Cass
- Burleigh
- Grand Forks
- Ward
Looking for the broader picture? See all North Dakota area codes.
Nearby & overlay area codes
Overlay codes (same area)
These share 701’s geography — a number in either code can be on the same street.
701 has no overlay code right now.
Is a call from 701 a scam?
Area code 701 serves Fargo and the surrounding area, so most calls are ordinary local and business traffic. As everywhere, spam and robocalls do use 701 numbers, frequently by spoofing a local-looking caller ID to boost pickup rates. The area code itself tells you nothing about who is really calling, so judge the call by what's said, not the number.
Red flags to watch for
- Pressure to act right now, or threats of arrest, fines, or service being cut off.
- Requests to pay with gift cards, wire transfer, crypto, or a payment app.
- Asking for passwords, one-time codes, your SSN, or full card/bank numbers.
- A robocall or recording, or a number that won’t let you call back.
When unsure, hang up and call the organization back on a number you look up yourself.
Calling a 701 number from abroad
Every 701 number is a US/Canada +1 number. From a mobile anywhere, the simplest approach is to dial it in international format:
+1 701 555-0142If your phone can’t dial the +, replace it with your country’s exit code, then 1, then the number:
- UK, Germany, France & most of Europe
00 1 701 555-0142 - Australia
0011 1 701 555-0142 - Japan
010 1 701 555-0142 - Mexico
00 1 701 555-0142
Within the US and Canada you don’t need any of this — just dial the ten digits 701 555-0142.
Reverse phone lookup
Check any US or Canada number to see whether it's a working line, which carrier it sits on, whether it's mobile, landline or VoIP, and roughly where it's registered.
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Area code 701: frequently asked questions
Where is the 701 area code located?
The 701 area code is located in North Dakota, centered on Fargo. It covers Cass, Burleigh, Grand Forks, Ward and nearby communities including Fargo, Bismarck, Grand Forks, Minot, West Fargo.
What time zone is 701 in?
Area code 701 is in the Central time zone (UTC-6 (CST) / UTC-5 (CDT)). You can see the exact current local time for Fargo on the live clock above.
What cities use area code 701?
Cities and areas that use 701 include Fargo, Bismarck, Grand Forks, Minot, West Fargo. Its primary city is Fargo, ND.
Do I need to dial 1 before 701?
You generally do not need to dial a leading 1 for domestic calls to 701. Ten-digit dialing (the 701 code plus the seven-digit number) is the safest habit.
Is 701 a toll-free or scam number?
No — 701 is a normal geographic area code for Fargo, not a toll-free code (toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888). A 701 number is not inherently a scam, but the code can be spoofed. See the spam-call section above for how to tell.
What are the overlay area codes for 701?
Area code 701 does not currently have an overlay code; it is not layered on top of another code in the same area.