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 — 15 complaints
• (980) 987-5467 — 11 complaints
• (980) 206-4759 — 10 complaints
• (980) 291-6476 — 9 complaints
• (980) 983-3133 — 9 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, North Carolina (Eastern Time) and nearby Concord, Huntersville and Kannapolis; overlay 704 shares the same area.

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.