Question 1

What is the area code for Wilmington?

Accepted Answer

The main area code for Wilmington, North Carolina is 910. Wilmington is now served by 2 area codes in total: 910, 472.

Question 2

How many area codes does Wilmington have?

Accepted Answer

Wilmington has 2 area codes: 910, 472.

Question 3

Why does Wilmington have more than one area code?

Accepted Answer

As Wilmington used up the numbers available in its original area code (910, in service since 1993), additional "overlay" codes were added over the same area so new phone numbers could keep being assigned.

Question 4

How do you dial a Wilmington number?

Accepted Answer

Dial all 10 digits — the area code (910 or 472) followed by the 7-digit local number. From outside the U.S., dial +1, then the area code and number.

Area codes in Wilmington, North Carolina

Area codes serving Wilmington