984 Area Code
Covers Raleigh and nearby communities in North Carolina.
(984) 555-0142Area code 984 map
Interactive coverage map for area code 984, centered on Raleigh, North Carolina
35.9940, -78.8986
Open in OpenStreetMapArea code 984 coverage map — centered on Raleigh. Shaded area shows the approximate reach around the primary city.
Area code 984 is a telephone area code in North Carolina, anchored on Raleigh. It reaches roughly 930,000 people across places such as Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill and more. The region observes Eastern time, so a number like (984) 555-0142 is on that clock right now. On the ground it spans Wake, Durham, Orange and nearby counties. It shares its territory with the overlay code 919, which sit on the exact same map. Because the 984 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. On this page you'll find a live local clock for Raleigh, an interactive coverage map, the cities and counties 984 serves, its overlay and neighboring codes, and tips on spotting 984 spam calls.
Cities covered by 984
Cities & neighborhoods
- Raleigh
- Durham
- Cary
- Chapel Hill
- Apex
- Goldsboro
- Sanford
- West Raleigh
Nearby & overlay area codes
Overlay codes (same area)
These share 984’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 984 a scam?
Because 984 covers a dense metro around Raleigh, it's a common source of both real business calls and spam. Legitimate 984 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 984 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 984 number from abroad
Every 984 number is a US/Canada +1 number. From a mobile anywhere, the simplest approach is to dial it in international format:
+1 984 555-0142If 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 1 984 555-0142 - Australia
0011 1 984 555-0142 - Japan
010 1 984 555-0142 - Mexico
00 1 984 555-0142
Within the US and Canada you don’t need any of this — just dial the ten digits 984 555-0142.
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.
Shows carrier, line type and location. Owner name isn't available here.
Results are for personal, informational use only and may not be used for employment, credit, housing or tenant-screening decisions.
Area code 984: frequently asked questions
Where is the 984 area code located?
The 984 area code is located in North Carolina, centered on Raleigh. It covers Wake, Durham, Orange, Wayne, Lee and nearby communities including Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, Apex, Goldsboro.
What time zone is 984 in?
Area code 984 is in the Eastern time zone (UTC-5 (EST) / UTC-4 (EDT)). You can see the exact current local time for Raleigh on the live clock above.
What cities use area code 984?
Cities and areas that use 984 include Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, Apex, Goldsboro. Its primary city is Raleigh, NC.
Do I need to dial 1 before 984?
For calls within the US, you do not need to dial a leading 1, but you do need all ten digits: 984 plus the seven-digit number. The 984 area requires ten-digit dialing because more than one area code serves it.
Is 984 a toll-free or scam number?
No — 984 is a normal geographic area code for Raleigh, not a toll-free code (toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888). A 984 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 984?
Area code 984 is overlaid by 919, meaning those codes cover the same geographic area.