701 Area Code
North Dakota, USA
Local time now · Central Time
2:44 AM
Area code 701 is in North Dakota, USA, serving Fargo, Bismarck, Grand Forks and Minot. It uses Central Time and Mountain Time — the time there now is 2:44 AM. In service since 1947.
| Area code | 701 |
|---|---|
| Location | North Dakota, USA |
| Major cities | Fargo, Bismarck, Grand Forks, Minot, West Fargo, Williston, Dickinson, Mandan |
| Time zone | Central Time / Mountain Time |
| In service since | 1947 |
Time zone converterAll area codes
Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 701?
North Dakota, USA — including Fargo, Bismarck, Grand Forks, Minot and West Fargo.
What time zone is area code 701?
Central Time and Mountain Time (the area spans two time zones).
How do I call a 701 number from abroad?
Dial your international access code, then 1 (the country code), then 701 and the 7-digit number — for example +1 701 555 0100. From the UK or India dial 00 1 701 …; from Bangladesh 00 1 701 … .
Is a call from 701 a scam?
Not by itself — 701 is an ordinary geographic area code in North Dakota. Numbers can be spoofed, so be careful with unexpected calls asking for money or personal details.
Sources: North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA) NPA database (10/25/2026); major cities from Wikidata (CC0). An area code shows where a number was first assigned — with number portability and mobile phones, the caller may be anywhere.