704 Area Code
Covers Charlotte and nearby communities in North Carolina.
(704) 555-0142Area code 704 map
Interactive coverage map for area code 704, centered on Charlotte, North Carolina
35.2271, -80.8431
Open in OpenStreetMapArea code 704 coverage map — centered on Charlotte. Shaded area shows the approximate reach around the primary city.
704 is the area code for Charlotte and the surrounding part of North Carolina. It reaches roughly 971,000 people across places such as Charlotte, Concord, Huntersville, Kannapolis and more. The region observes Eastern time, so a number like (704) 555-0142 is on that clock right now. On the ground it spans Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, Union and nearby counties. It shares its territory with the overlay code 980, which sit on the exact same map. Because the 704 region uses more than one area code, you must dial all ten digits — area code included — even for a local call. You do not, however, need to dial a leading 1 for calls within the US and Canada. Scroll on for a real-time clock, an area map, the cities and counties inside 704, its related area codes, and practical advice on 704 robocalls and caller-ID spoofing.
Cities covered by 704
Cities & neighborhoods
- Charlotte
- Concord
- Huntersville
- Kannapolis
- Matthews
- Monroe
- Salisbury
- South Gastonia
- Statesville
Counties
- Mecklenburg
- Cabarrus
- Union
- Rowan
- Iredell
Looking for the broader picture? See all North Carolina area codes.
Nearby & overlay area codes
Overlay codes (same area)
These share 704’s geography — a number in either code can be on the same street.
Neighboring codes
Codes for adjacent regions and metros.
Is a call from 704 a scam?
Because 704 covers a dense metro around Charlotte, it's a common source of both real business calls and spam. Legitimate 704 calls come from local businesses, offices and neighbors; scam calls in this region tend to imitate delivery services, banks and utilities. Remember that caller ID is trivially spoofed — a scammer anywhere can make a 704 number appear on your screen — so the area code alone never proves a call is genuinely local.
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 704 number from abroad
Every 704 number is a US/Canada +1 number. From a mobile anywhere, the simplest approach is to dial it in international format:
+1 704 555-0142If 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 1 704 555-0142 - Australia
0011 1 704 555-0142 - Japan
010 1 704 555-0142 - Mexico
00 1 704 555-0142
Within the US and Canada you don’t need any of this — just dial the ten digits 704 555-0142.
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 704: frequently asked questions
Where is the 704 area code located?
The 704 area code is located in North Carolina, centered on Charlotte. It covers Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, Union, Rowan, Iredell and nearby communities including Charlotte, Concord, Huntersville, Kannapolis, Matthews, Monroe.
What time zone is 704 in?
Area code 704 is in the Eastern time zone (UTC-5 (EST) / UTC-4 (EDT)). You can see the exact current local time for Charlotte on the live clock above.
What cities use area code 704?
Cities and areas that use 704 include Charlotte, Concord, Huntersville, Kannapolis, Matthews, Monroe. Its primary city is Charlotte, NC.
Do I need to dial 1 before 704?
For calls within the US, you do not need to dial a leading 1, but you do need all ten digits: 704 plus the seven-digit number. The 704 area requires ten-digit dialing because more than one area code serves it.
Is 704 a toll-free or scam number?
No — 704 is a normal geographic area code for Charlotte, not a toll-free code (toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888). A 704 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 704?
Area code 704 is overlaid by 980, meaning those codes cover the same geographic area.