Area Code 828

FTC complaints involving 828 numbers

Numbers shown with area code 828 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Other”, “Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)”, “Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends”.

Most-complained 828 numbers:

• (828) 229-8957 — 8 complaints
• (828) 330-8930 — 7 complaints
• (828) 470-4211 — 7 complaints
• (828) 499-9303 — 7 complaints
• (828) 518-1266 — 6 complaints

These are FTC Do Not Call complaints filed about specific numbers shown with this area code — frequently spoofed. The area code itself is not a scam. See the most-reported area codes and the most-reported phone numbers nationwide.

Frequently asked questions

Where is area code 828?

Area code 828 covers Asheville and nearby cities including Hickory in North Carolina, in the Eastern Time.

What cities use area code 828?

Area code 828 serves Asheville, Hickory in North Carolina.

What time zone is area code 828 in?

Area code 828 is in the Eastern Time (America/New_York).

How do you dial a 828 number?

Dial all 10 digits: 828 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 828 and the local number.

Is a call from area code 828 a scam?

A 828 number is geographically tied to North Carolina, but caller ID can be spoofed, so the displayed area code does not prove where a caller really is. If you did not expect the call, do not share personal information and consider looking the number up.

Is 828 a country code?

No. 828 is a US area code (a domestic 3-digit code), not a country code. The country (calling) code for the United States is +1, shared across the North American Numbering Plan. So a full 828 number written for international dialing looks like +1 828 followed by the 7-digit local number.