Area code 828
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- Location
- Asheville, NC, North Carolina
- Time zone
- Eastern (GMT -5)
- Related area codes
- Related:704
The 828 area code covers Asheville, NC and nearby North Carolina communities.
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About the 828 area code
Asheville leads the list of cities in area code 828, which also covers Hickory and Morganton in North Carolina. The area keeps Eastern Time (GMT -5).
828 is the product of a 1998 split that separated its territory from area code 704. Since then the code has stood by itself, and phone service in this part of the state has continued under a single set of digits.
Dialing note: 828 was carved out of the 704 territory and went into service in 1998.
Numbering details on this page (service dates and overlay status) are checked against the NANPA numbering registry. Registry data as of 07/16/2026.
828 phone number FAQ
- How do I get a 828 phone number?
- Pick an available 828 number and sign up for AvoCall. Your new Asheville, NC number works for calls and texts on your existing phone over WiFi or data. Current web pricing is verified at checkout. There is no second SIM and no new device.
- Where is the 828 area code?
- It serves Asheville, NC and nearby cities in North Carolina, including Asheville, Hickory, Morganton.
- Can I receive verification codes on a 828 number?
- AvoCall 828 numbers support calling and messaging. Verification-text compatibility varies by sender; short-code and 2FA delivery is not guaranteed.