980 Area Code

Q: When was the 980 area code created?

The 980 area code was created on May 1, 2000, as an overlay to the 704 area code.

The 980 area code is a telephone area code serving the state of North Carolina, USA. It was created on May 1, 2000, as an overlay to the 704 area code. The 980/704 area code covers the Charlotte metropolitan area and surrounding communities in southwestern North Carolina.

Understanding the 980 Area Code

The 980 area code was introduced because the 704 area code was running out of numbers. Since it is an overlay, both 704 and 980 serve the same region. The implementation required 10-digit dialing for all calls in the Charlotte area.

980 Area Code Map and Location

The 980 area code map spans southwestern North Carolina, covering the Charlotte metro region. Counties served include:

Mecklenburg County
Cabarrus County
Gaston County
Union County
Rowan County
Iredell County
Cleveland County
Lincoln County
Stanly County

Major Cities and Communities in the 980 Area Code

Charlotte
Concord
Gastonia
Huntersville
Kannapolis
Monroe
Mooresville
Statesville
Shelby
Lincolnton

ZIP Codes in the 980 Area Code

Examples of ZIP codes within the 980 area include:

28202 - Charlotte, NC
28027 - Concord, NC
28054 - Gastonia, NC
28078 - Huntersville, NC
28081 - Kannapolis, NC
28110 - Monroe, NC
28115 - Mooresville, NC
28677 - Statesville, NC
28150 - Shelby, NC
28092 - Lincolnton, NC

Time Zone

The 980 area code follows the Eastern Time Zone (ET):

Standard Time: UTC -5
Daylight Saving Time: UTC -4

Dialing & Phone Service

Overlay Codes: 704
Local Dialing: 10-digit dialing required
Long-Distance (U.S./Canada): 1 + 980 + 7-digit number
International: +1 980 + local number
Services: Landline, Mobile, VoIP, Business

What Area Code is 980? / Where is Area Code 980?

What area code is 980? � The 980 area code is an overlay to the 704 code in North Carolina, covering the Charlotte metro area.

Where is area code 980 located? � The 980 area code is located in southwestern North Carolina, including Charlotte, Concord, Gastonia, and Mooresville.

What�s area code 980? � It is a North Carolina area code serving Charlotte and surrounding counties.

Map

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the 980 area code?

The 980 area code is an overlay to 704 in North Carolina, covering Charlotte and surrounding cities.

When was the 980 area code created?

It was created on May 1, 2000, as an overlay to the 704 area code.

Where is area code 980 located?

It covers the Charlotte metro area, including Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, Gaston, and Union counties.

Does 980 have an overlay code?

Yes. The 980 area code overlays the 704 area code.

What time zone is 980 in?

Eastern Time Zone (ET).

Feature	Details
Area Code	980
Overlay Codes	704
State	North Carolina
Region Covered	Charlotte metro and southwestern NC
Established	2000
Time Zone	Eastern Time Zone (ET)
Major Cities	Charlotte, Concord, Gastonia, Huntersville, Kannapolis, Mooresville
Primary Counties	Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, Gaston, Union, Rowan, Iredell, Cleveland
ZIP Codes	28202, 28027, 28054, 28078, 28110, 28115, 28677
Services	Landline, Mobile, VoIP, Business
Dialing Format	+1 980 XXX XXXX (10-digit dialing)
Country	United States
Notable Features	Overlay to 704; covers Charlotte metro area

Ares Code	Office / Place	Address
980 Area Code	University of North Carolina at Charlotte	9201 University City Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28223
980 Area Code	Cabarrus College of Health Sciences	401 Medical Park Dr, Concord, NC 28025
980 Area Code	Gaston College	201 Highway 321 S, Dallas, NC 28034
980 Area Code	Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center	1000 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203
980 Area Code	Caromont Regional Medical Center	2525 Court Dr, Gastonia, NC 28054
980 Area Code	Cabarrus Health Alliance	65 Church St S, Concord, NC 28025
980 Area Code	Bank of America	100 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202
980 Area Code	Wells Fargo Bank	110 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28052
980 Area Code	Truist Bank	200 Gibson St, Concord, NC 28025
980 Area Code	Charlotte City Hall	600 E 4th St, Charlotte, NC 28202
980 Area Code	Cabarrus County Courthouse	65 Church St SE, Concord, NC 28025
980 Area Code	Gaston County Courthouse	325 W Main Ave, Gastonia, NC 28052
980 Area Code	Freedom Park	1900 East Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203
980 Area Code	Frank Liske Park	801 Abernethy Rd, Concord, NC 28025
980 Area Code	Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden	6500 S New Hope Rd, Belmont, NC 28012
980 Area Code	Mint Museum	500 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202
980 Area Code	North Carolina Transportation Museum	1 Grand Central Ave, Spencer, NC 28159
980 Area Code	Gastonia Arts Council	305 W Main Ave, Gastonia, NC 28052
980 Area Code	SouthPark Mall	4400 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211
980 Area Code	Concord Mills	8111 Concord Mills Blvd, Concord, NC 28027
980 Area Code	Eastridge Mall	2101 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28052
980 Area Code	The Westin Charlotte	601 S College St, Charlotte, NC 28202
980 Area Code	Hilton Garden Inn Concord	1001 Reserve Blvd, Concord, NC 28027
980 Area Code	Comfort Suites Gastonia	1412 E Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054
980 Area Code	Charlotte Transportation Center	310 E Trade St, Charlotte, NC 28202
980 Area Code	Concord Station	100 Depot St, Concord, NC 28025
980 Area Code	Gastonia Bus Station	101 E 2nd Ave, Gastonia, NC 28052
980 Area Code	Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)	5501 Josh Birmingham Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28208

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