704 Area Code
North Carolina, USA
Local time now · Eastern Time
3:44 AM
Area code 704 is in North Carolina, USA, serving Kannapolis, Indian Trail, Cornelius and Matthews. It uses Eastern Time — the time there now is 3:44 AM. 980 is an overlay for the same area, so local calls need 10-digit dialing. In service since 1947.
| Area code | 704 |
|---|---|
| Location | North Carolina, USA |
| Major cities | Kannapolis, Indian Trail, Cornelius, Matthews, Statesville, Shelby, Waxhaw, Mount Holly |
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| Overlay codes | 980 |
| In service since | 1947 |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 704?
North Carolina, USA — including Kannapolis, Indian Trail, Cornelius, Matthews and Statesville.
What time zone is area code 704?
Eastern Time.
How do I call a 704 number from abroad?
Dial your international access code, then 1 (the country code), then 704 and the 7-digit number — for example +1 704 555 0100. From the UK or India dial 00 1 704 …; from Bangladesh 00 1 704 … .
Is a call from 704 a scam?
Not by itself — 704 is an ordinary geographic area code in North Carolina. 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.