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North Dakota Area Codes
All 1 area code serving North Dakota, the cities each one covers, and which are overlays. North Dakota is served by 1 area code in the Central Time zone.
Last updated June 5, 2026
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Every North Dakota area code
North Dakota is served by 1 area code in the Central Time zone. It is a single-code state, so seven-digit local dialing may still work in many places. Central in the east; the southwest corner is Mountain.
| Code | Main city | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 701 | Fargo | Geographic | In service |
Area codes and dialing in North Dakota
North Dakota is one of the few US states still covered by a single area code, 701. Because there's no overlap, many local calls can still be completed with seven digits, although dialing the full 10-digit number always works and is the safer habit. 701 serves Fargo and the rest of the state, all in the Central Time zone.
If North Dakota ever exhausts its supply of numbers, regulators would almost certainly add an overlay rather than split the state — the modern approach that lets everyone keep their existing number. For now, every North Dakota number shares the 701 code. Learn the background in how area codes work.
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North Dakota area code FAQ
How many area codes does North Dakota have?
North Dakota currently has 1 area code: 701.
What is the main area code for North Dakota?
The busiest metro in North Dakota is served by the 701 code. Major cities include Fargo.
Does North Dakota require 10-digit dialing?
Much of the state still permits 7-digit local calls, though 10-digit dialing always works. Ten-digit dialing is the national standard.