Area codes in High Point, North Carolina
High Point, North Carolina uses 2 area codes — 336 and 743. The main High Point area code is 336.
Area codes serving High Point
Phone numbers in High Point are written as ten digits — for example (336) 555-0190 — and fall in the Eastern Time zone.
How High Point came to have 2 area codes
The original High Point area code is 336, in service since 1997. As the area ran low on available numbers, an overlay code was added over the same region for new phone lines: 743 (2016). Existing numbers kept their original code — an overlay never forces anyone to change their number — which is why High Point now uses all 2 codes and every local call is dialed with ten digits.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the area code for High Point?
The main area code for High Point, North Carolina is 336. High Point is now served by 2 area codes in total: 336, 743.
How many area codes does High Point have?
High Point has 2 area codes: 336, 743.
Why does High Point have more than one area code?
As High Point used up the numbers available in its original area code (336, in service since 1997), additional "overlay" codes were added over the same area so new phone numbers could keep being assigned.
How do you dial a High Point number?
Dial all 10 digits — the area code (336 or 743) followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1, then the area code and number.
Sourced from the official NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administrator) numbering database, current as of August 2, 2026. Refreshed monthly.