Area Code 980

FTC complaints involving 980 numbers

Numbers shown with area code 980 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Other”, “Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends”, “Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)”.

Most-complained 980 numbers:

• (980) 253-9038 — 16 complaints
• (980) 206-4759 — 10 complaints
• (980) 983-3133 — 9 complaints
• (980) 203-3108 — 7 complaints
• (980) 987-5467 — 7 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 980?

Area code 980 covers Charlotte and nearby cities including Concord, Huntersville, Kannapolis in North Carolina, in the Eastern Time.

What cities use area code 980?

Area code 980 serves Charlotte, Concord, Huntersville, Kannapolis, Matthews, and 4 other communities in North Carolina.

What time zone is area code 980 in?

Area code 980 is in the Eastern Time (America/New_York).

How do you dial a 980 number?

Dial all 10 digits: 980 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 980 and the local number.

Is a call from area code 980 a scam?

A 980 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 980 a country code?

No. 980 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 980 number written for international dialing looks like +1 980 followed by the 7-digit local number.