What Is Area Code 701? (Fargo, North Dakota)

Area code 701 covers Fargo and surrounding areas in North Dakota. It is one of the original 86 area codes established by AT&T in 1947. For the full picture, see all North Dakota area codes.

Cities Served by Area Code 701

Area code 701 serves Entire state of North Dakota, including the following cities and communities:

• Fargo
• Bismarck
• Grand Forks
• Minot
• Williston
• Dickinson
• Jamestown
• Mandan

How to Get a 701 Phone Number

There are three ways to get a phone number with the 701 area code, each suited to a different need:

1. Buy from a premium-number specialist. Companies that hold curated inventories of specific area codes can sell you a 701 number directly, often with a one-time fee and ownership transferred to you (no recurring carrier fees). This is the option for picking a specific memorable number, or for getting an area code that most carriers won’t let you request. Browse our 701 inventory.
2. Sign up with a VoIP carrier. Voice-over-IP services (such as Google Voice, OpenPhone, Grasshopper, and many others) can typically provision a 701 number on request, especially for active overlay codes. You won’t usually get to pick the specific number, but you’ll get a working line in the area code. This is the cheapest option for anyone who doesn’t need a particular number.
3. Port an existing 701 number. If you already have a 701 phone number with another carrier, you can transfer it (port it) to a new service provider while keeping the number. This works for landlines, cell phones, and VoIP services, though landlines outside of North Dakota sometimes can’t accept inbound ports of 701 numbers due to 911 routing rules.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 701 area code still in use?
Yes. 701 is actively assigned to new phone lines in Entire state of North Dakota.

Can I get a 701 number if I don't live in North Dakota?
Yes. Phone numbers are no longer tied to a physical address. With VoIP service or a number broker, you can hold a 701 number from anywhere in the world. The number routes to whatever device or carrier you specify.

Is 701 a scam area code?
No. 701 is a legitimate, active area code for Entire state of North Dakota. Like any area code, scammers occasionally spoof 701 caller IDs, but the code itself is heavily used by real North Dakota businesses, government offices, and residents.

Does area code 701 cover all of North Dakota?
Yes. Area code 701 is the sole area code for the entire state of North Dakota, covering all 53 counties and every city in the state, from Fargo and Bismarck to Williston and Dickinson.

Does North Dakota use 7-digit or 10-digit dialing?
Because 701 has no overlay, North Dakota still allows 7-digit local dialing — one of fewer than 71 active area codes with that status. Ten-digit dialing is only required for calls outside the state.

Has area code 701 ever been split or overlaid?
No. Area code 701 has never been split or given an overlay. It has served the entire state as a single code since 1947, reflecting North Dakota’s low population density.

What time zone is the 701 area code in?
Most of North Dakota observes Central Time (UTC-6 standard / UTC-5 DST). A small portion of southwestern North Dakota falls in the Mountain Time Zone (UTC-7 standard / UTC-6 DST).

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