743 Area Code
The 743 area code is a telephone area code in the state of North Carolina, USA. It was officially introduced on October 24, 2015 as an overlay to the 336 area code to provide additional numbering resources for the region. The 743 area code serves the same geographic area as 336, covering north-central and northwestern North Carolina, including the Piedmont Triad area.
Understanding the 743 Area Code
The 743 area code is used alongside 336 for both urban and rural communities in north-central and northwestern North Carolina. Being an overlay, it ensures continued availability of telephone numbers without requiring existing numbers to change. Key cities served include Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point, Burlington, Asheboro, and Thomasville.
743 Area Code Map and Location
The 743 area code map spans multiple counties in North Carolina, including:
- Guilford County
- Forsyth County
- Davidson County
- Randolph County
- Alamance County
- Rockingham County
- Wilkes County
- Stokes County
- Davie County
- Person County
- Yadkin County
- Ashe County
- Caswell County
- Alleghany County
- Montgomery County
- Watauga County
- Alexander County
Major Cities in the 743 Area Code
- Greensboro
- Winston-Salem
- High Point
- Burlington
- Asheboro
- Thomasville
- Lexington
- Mount Airy
- North Wilkesboro
- Roxboro
ZIP Codes in the 743 Area Code
Some common ZIP codes include:
- 27401 - Greensboro, NC
- 27101 - Winston-Salem, NC
- 27260 - High Point, NC
- 27215 - Burlington, NC
- 27203 - Asheboro, NC
- 27360 - Thomasville, NC
- 27292 - Lexington, NC
- 27030 - Mount Airy, NC
- 28659 - North Wilkesboro, NC
- 27573 - Roxboro, NC
Time Zone
The 743 area code is in the Eastern Time Zone (ET):
- Standard Time: UTC -5
- Daylight Saving Time: UTC -4
Dialing & Phone Service
- Overlay Code: 336
- Local Dialing: 10-digit dialing is required
- Long-Distance: 1 + 743 + 7-digit number
- International: +1 743 + local number
- Services: Landline, Mobile, VoIP, Business
What Area Code is 743? / Where is Area Code 743?
What area code is 743? � The 743 area code is a North Carolina overlay area code covering the same region as 336.
Where is area code 743 located? � The 743 area code is in north-central and northwestern North Carolina, USA, including cities like Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point, and Burlington.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the 743 area code?
It is a telephone area code in North Carolina serving the same region as 336.
When was the 743 area code created?
It was created on October 24, 2015 as an overlay to 336.
Where is area code 743 located?
North-central and northwestern North Carolina including Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and High Point.
Does 743 have overlays?
Yes, 743 overlays the 336 area code.
What time zone is 743 in?
Eastern Time Zone (ET).
