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State: North Dakota (ND)
Area Codes: 1
Timezone: Central (CDT)
Current Time: 4:37 AM

About North Dakota Area Codes

North Dakota (ND) uses 1 telephone area code to serve its residents and businesses. With an estimated population of 735,625, North Dakota is one of the smaller states in the North American Numbering Plan (NANP). The state is primarily in the Central Time Zone (CDT). The current local time in North Dakota is 4:37 AM.

The largest cities in North Dakota include Fargo (pop. 208,675), Bismarck (pop. 98,345), Grand Forks (pop. 64,748), Minot (pop. 49,425) and West Fargo (pop. 37,058) . North Dakota has 53 counties spread across its territory. Each area code in ND covers a geographic region of the state, with some areas using overlay codes that share the same geographic territory as an existing area code.

When calling a North Dakota phone number from outside the area code, you must dial the full 10-digit number: the 3-digit area code followed by the 7-digit local number. Many parts of North Dakota now require 10-digit dialing even for local calls due to overlay area codes and the nationwide 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline implementation.

All North Dakota Area Codes

The table below lists every active area code in North Dakota, along with the major city served and other cities covered by each code.

Area Code Major City Other Cities
701 Fargo Bismarck, Grand Forks, Minot, West Fargo, Williston, Dickinson, Mandan, Jamestown and more

Largest Cities in North Dakota

These are the largest cities in North Dakota by population, along with their primary area codes and counties.

City Population County
Fargo 208,675 Cass County
Bismarck 98,345 Burleigh County
Grand Forks 64,748 Grand Forks County
Minot 49,425 Ward County
West Fargo 37,058 Cass County
Williston 29,844 Williams County
Dickinson 23,133 Stark County
Mandan 22,752 Morton County
Jamestown 15,084 Stutsman County
Wahpeton 11,067 Richland County

Frequently Asked Questions

North Dakota has 1 active area code. These include 701 (Fargo) .

North Dakota is primarily in the Central Time Zone (CDT). The current local time is 4:37 AM.

The area code covering the most cities in North Dakota is 701, which serves Fargo and 85+ other communities.

Yes, most areas in North Dakota now require 10-digit dialing (area code + 7-digit number) for all local calls. This requirement was implemented across the United States starting in October 2021 to support the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Even if you are calling within the same area code, you need to dial all 10 digits.

To call a North Dakota number from within the United States, dial the area code followed by the 7-digit phone number (e.g., 701-XXX-XXXX). From outside the US, dial your country's exit code, then 1 (the US country code), then the full 10-digit number.

North Dakota has 53 counties. The state's total estimated population is 735,625, spread across these counties and served by 1 area code.

Fargo is served by area code 701 .
North Dakota at a Glance
  • Abbreviation ND
  • Area Codes 1
  • Population 735,625
  • Counties 53
  • Cities 397
  • Time Zone Central
  • Current Time 4:37 AM
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