743 Area Code
North Carolina, USA
Local time now · Eastern Time
3:46 AM
Area code 743 is in North Carolina, USA, serving Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point and Burlington. It uses Eastern Time — the time there now is 3:46 AM. 336 is an overlay for the same area, so local calls need 10-digit dialing. In service since 2016.
| Area code | 743 |
|---|---|
| Location | North Carolina, USA |
| Major cities | Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point, Burlington, Thomasville, Asheboro, Kernersville, Lexington |
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| Overlay codes | 336 |
| In service since | 2016 |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 743?
North Carolina, USA — including Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point, Burlington and Thomasville.
What time zone is area code 743?
Eastern Time.
How do I call a 743 number from abroad?
Dial your international access code, then 1 (the country code), then 743 and the 7-digit number — for example +1 743 555 0100. From the UK or India dial 00 1 743 …; from Bangladesh 00 1 743 … .
Is a call from 743 a scam?
Not by itself — 743 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.