What area code is 984?
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984 at a glance
Summary
Cities & regions served by 984
Raleigh (overlay)Showing 12 of 27 recorded communities — major cities first.
Where 984 sits on the map
Overlay of 919Coverage area
About the 984 region
984 covers Raleigh in North Carolina, including Alamance, Chatham, Duplin, Durham and Franklin. The code has been in service since 2012.
984 itself is an overlay: it shares its territory with 919 and was introduced when those codes ran low on new number combinations. New lines may receive either code, calls between them are local, and 10-digit dialing is required across the region.
Overlaid on 919.
Who called me from 984?
Community reports- Caller ID is trivially spoofed: an incoming call that displays 984 does not prove the caller is really in the 984 region or even in the United States.
- Avoid calling back unknown one-ring numbers — some premium-rate scams rely on curiosity callbacks.
- Never share verification codes, payment details, or remote access during an unsolicited call, even if the caller claims to be your bank or a government agency.
- When a 984 call pressures you to act immediately, hang up and contact the organization directly through its official number.
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Frequently asked questions
FAQWhat area code is 984?+–
984 is a telephone area code serving Raleigh in North Carolina, United States, in service since 2012.
Where is area code 984 located?+–
It covers Alamance County, Chatham County, Duplin County and other counties, including Alamance, Chatham, Duplin, Durham and Franklin in North Carolina.
What cities are in area code 984?+–
Major communities on record include Alamance, Chatham, Duplin, Durham and Franklin, among others. The code's territory spans the Raleigh region of North Carolina.
What time zone is 984?+–
984 observes Eastern (ET), which is UTC−5 / −4 DST and follows daylight saving time.
When did area code 984 start?+–
984 entered service in 2012. Its history: overlaid on 919.
Why does area code 984 exist?+–
984 is an overlay of 919: it covers the exact same territory and was introduced when the original code ran low on new number combinations. New lines may receive either code, calls between them are local, and 10-digit dialing applies.
Is 984 a scam area code?+–
Scam and robocall traffic can use any North American code, 984 included — caller ID is easy to spoof, so the code alone does not tell you who is really calling. Check the community reports on this page before calling back an unknown 984 number, and report anything suspicious.
Can I get a 984 phone number?+–
Yes — most mobile carriers and VoIP providers let you request a 984 number regardless of where you physically live, although in an overlaid region you may be assigned 919 instead.