North Carolina phone numbers

Need a North Carolina phone number for your business? Here’s our complete guide.
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What can you use a North Carolina number for?

Using a local NC area code phone number can be advantageous for businesses because it can help them establish a local presence and increase trust with customers who prefer to do business with local companies. Additionally, customers are more likely to answer calls from a NC number as they are more familiar with the area code.

Why do customers trust North Carolina numbers?

Customers tend to be more familiar with the local area code and may assume that the business is located in North Carolina. This can create a sense of trust and familiarity as customers may feel more comfortable doing business with a company that is geographically close to them.

In addition, local phone numbers may be seen as more legitimate and trustworthy than toll-free or non-geographic phone numbers, which are often associated with telemarketing and scams. Customers may be more likely to answer calls from North Carolina (NC) numbers because they are less likely to be spam or unwanted calls.

We can help you get a local NC area code

Businesses can use virtual phone numbers to appear more local by obtaining a virtual number with a North Carolina area code. Virtual phone numbers are essentially phone numbers that are not tied to a specific physical phone line, but instead, they can be routed to any phone number or device the business chooses.

Chalkboard is a fully app-based service that gives you local business phone numbers (any area code, including NC numbers) that route straight to your mobile phone. It helps you to keep work separate, keep personal numbers private, and share calls and texts with your team.

Which North Carolina phone numbers can you choose?

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252

Area code 252 is located in northeastern North Carolina and covers Greenville, Rocky Mount, and Wilson. It is the only area code that serves the area.

336

Area code 336 is located in North Carolina and covers Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and High Point. It has a single overlay (743) that serves the same area.

472

Area code 472 is located in southeastern North Carolina and covers Fayetteville, Wilmington, and Jacksonville. It is an overlay for area code 910 and serves the same area.

704

Area code 704 serves Charlotte, NC and the surrounding areas. It has a single overlay (980) that serves the same area.

743

Area code 743 is located in North Carolina and covers Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and High Point. It is an overlay for area code 336 and serves the same area.

828

Area code 828 is located in western North Carolina and covers Asheville, Hickory, and Lenoir. It is the only area code that serves the area.

910

Area code 910 is located in southeastern North Carolina and covers Fayetteville, Wilmington, and Jacksonville. It has a single overlay (472) that serves the same area.

919

Area code 919 is located in North Carolina and covers Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and Chapel Hill. It has a single overlay (984) that serves the same area.

980

Area code 980 serves Charlotte, NC and the surrounding areas. It is an overlay for area code 704 and serves the same area.

984

Area code 984 is located in North Carolina and covers Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and Chapel Hill. It is an overlay for area code 919 and serves the same area.

How to use your North Carolina phone number

Just install the app, choose your new phone numbers and start calling & messaging with the whole team straight away.

Choose business phone numbers

Choose the virtual North Carolina phone number that you like and secure it instantly. There's no setup fees.

Install the app

It's available on the Apple App Store® (for iPhone®), or on Google Play (for Android phones such as Samsung).

Customise your virtual numbers

Set up your customisable auto-replies and voicemails. Don’t worry if you miss something, you can always make changes later. There are no extra charge for features or calls.

Invite the team

With a few more taps, you can invite the rest of your team. When a call comes in, anyone in the team can pick up. It also allows anyone in the team to make calls from the number and send/reply to SMS.

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Get a business presence in North Carolina

North Carolina (NC) is a USA region with a population of 10,550,000. Here's what else you need to know if you're thinking of getting a North Carolina telephone number.

About North Carolina

North Carolina is a state in the Southeastern region of the United States. The state is the 28th largest and 9th-most populous of the United States. It is bordered by Virginia to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, Georgia and South Carolina to the south, and Tennessee to the west. Famous landmarks include Biltmore, the Battleship North Carolina and the Wright Brothers National Memorial.

Area codes

There are 10 area codes available within North Carolina. Chalkboard allows you to buy a local NC area code, and use our simple app to make calls, send messages, and share the number with the rest of your team.

Available area codes

The area codes in North Carolina are 252, 336, 472, 704, 743, 828, 910, 919, 980 & 984. Scroll down this page and you'll find links to find out more about each area code.

More credibility

Using a North Carolina phone number can help businesses establish trust and credibility with their local customer base and increase the likelihood of customers answering their calls.

Use with other area codes

With Chalkboard, you can have multiple numbers (all with different area codes), route calls and text messages straight through to your phone. You don't have to be located in the North Carolina area.

A modern, affordable solution

It used to be complicated and expensive getting virtual phone numbers. Now, it's as easy as installing an app and choosing a number that suits you. Chalkboard is affordable too, and pricing is simple & predictable.

The easy way to share phone numbers with your team

Chalkboard gives you all the business calling and messaging features you need, without a phone system.

Completely flexible

Text and call as a team with shared or private numbers. Flexible and simple.

Takes minutes to set up

No contracts, no phone system, no SIM cards, and no configuration. Just install the app and go!

All the features you need

Including missed call auto-reply, working hours, templates, and much more...

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Select your North Carolina number, instant free setup

You can search and buy your new phone number now, with instant activation and free setup.

It's the easy way for your team to text and call together without the hassle and complexity of a phone system!

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FAQs: North Carolina local numbers

Will I be able to use my North Carolina area code number outside of North Carolina?

Yes, that's a major benefit of using virtual local phone numbers. You'll be able to use your NC number from anywhere in the country (and even whilst you're out of the country!).

Can I only get area codes within North Carolina (NC)?

We can provide virtual numbers for almost anywhere in the country. So you can choose a local virtual number in every area that you serve if you need.

I need more than one NC number, is that possible?

Yes, once you've chosen your first number and logged into the app, you can then add new virtual North Carolina numbers with just a few taps, with instant setup.

Can I use my North Carolina number for SMS (text messages)?

Your virtual number will be fully enabled for phone calls, and also text messaging. It's fully business ready. If you have a team, you can even share the number with others on your team.

How do I answer calls to my phone numbers?

You simply need to install our mobile app, and then you'll be able to receive calls, make calls, and send/reply to text messages too.

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All area codes within North Carolina