Area code 980
Area code 980 serves Charlotte and nearby parts of North Carolina, including Concord, Gastonia and Kannapolis. It is on Eastern Time, which observes daylight saving time. 704 is an overlay for the same area.
Area code 980 at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| Main city | Charlotte |
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 in winter, UTC−4 in summer |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
| Overlay codes | 704 |
Cities in 980
- Charlotte
- Concord
- Gastonia
- Kannapolis
An area code shows where a number was first assigned. Mobile numbers keep their area code when people move, so the person you’re calling may be somewhere else.
When you can call a 980 number
Federal telemarketing rules under the TCPA allow sales calls between 8 AM and 9 PM in the called person’s local time. Here is that window for a 980 number, shown in your own time zone.
General information, not legal advice. Some states add rules for Sundays, holidays or the number of calls. See our calling hours guide.
| If you’re on | You can call 980 between |
|---|---|
| Eastern | 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Central | 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Mountain | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Arizona | 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Pacific | 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
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Questions about 980
What time zone is area code 980?
Area code 980 is on Eastern Time. It observes daylight saving time.
Where is area code 980?
Area code 980 is in North Carolina. Its main city is Charlotte, and it also covers Concord, Gastonia and Kannapolis.
What are the legal hours to call a 980 number?
Under the federal TCPA, sales calls are allowed from 8 AM to 9 PM in the called person’s local time. Personal and informational calls are not limited by these hours.
What area codes overlay 980?
704 covers the same area as 980, so numbers in the same town can have either code.