Locations for Area Code - 980

Area code 980 is an overlay for 704, serving the Charlotte metropolitan area in North Carolina. Introduced in 2000, it supports one of the fastest-growing regions in the Southeast, home to major banking institutions, sports franchises, and an influx of transplants. Ten-digit dialing is mandatory. Though 704 carries historical weight, 980 has become common for new residents and mobile lines. Together, they represent the new economic powerhouse of North Carolina and the modern, urban identity of Charlotte and its suburbs.