Area code · North Carolina
Get a 980 phone number
Unlimited calling and texting.
A 980 area code reads as Charlotte, North Carolina, and the surrounding region that includes Winston-Salem, High Point, and Concord. It's an overlay code sharing the same coverage area as 704, so a 980 number looks and works exactly like a local Charlotte-area line. You pick 980 in the Ghost app and start using the number in minutes.
See why thousands trust Ghost for their virtual phone number
Why choose a 980 virtual phone number?
Look local to Charlotte buyers
If you're selling something online to people in Charlotte, a 980 number signals you're nearby. Buyers are more likely to answer or reply to a number that matches their area.
Dating in the Charlotte metro
A 980 number tells matches in Charlotte, Concord, or Huntersville that you're actually local, without handing out your personal cell number.
Job hunting across the region
Employers in Charlotte, Winston-Salem, High Point, or Gastonia see a 980 number and read it as a candidate who's already in the area or planning to be.
Moving to the area
If you're relocating to Kannapolis, Mooresville, or anywhere in the Charlotte metro, a 980 number lets you set up local contacts and listings before you arrive.
Keep the number after you leave
Moved away from Charlotte but still want people there to reach you the same way? A 980 number stays with you no matter where you live next.
Separate work and life
Use a 980 number for local side gigs, second jobs, or community groups in the region, and keep it separate from your personal line.
How to get a 980 phone number
- 1
Pick your area code
Choose any 980 area code, or any other US or Canadian code.
- 2
Choose your number
See available numbers instantly and pick the one you like.
- 3
Start calling and texting
Your number works over WiFi or data for everyday calling and texting. No SIM card, no new phone plan.
- 4
Stay in control
Mute it, set it to Do Not Disturb, or delete and replace it whenever you want.
Ghost can't be used for 911 or emergency calls, so keep your regular line for those.
Get My 980 NumberAbout the 980 area code
Area code
980
State
North Carolina
Overlay code
704
Cities served
12+
The 980 area code covers Charlotte and reaches into Winston-Salem, High Point, Concord, Gastonia, Huntersville, Kannapolis, and Mooresville. It's the main code residents and businesses across this stretch of North Carolina now get assigned.
980 is an overlay code, meaning it covers the exact same geographic area as 704. The two codes share the same region rather than splitting it, so a 980 number and a 704 number both read as local to Charlotte and its surrounding cities.
The entire region runs on Eastern time. Calling between Charlotte, Winston-Salem, High Point, or any of the smaller cities in the area happens within a single time zone, so there's no need to think about time differences when reaching out locally.
Coverage from public numbering and census data. Sources
Local economy
Why do business in Charlotte?
Charlotte anchors one of the larger metro economies in the Southeast, with High Point, Concord, and Gastonia contributing manufacturing and logistics activity to the wider region.
Finance and banking
Charlotte is home to major banking operations, and a 980 number can help you look established when networking or job hunting in this sector.
Logistics and transportation
The Charlotte area sits at a crossroads for freight and distribution, with warehousing and logistics jobs spread across Concord, Gastonia, and Kannapolis.
Healthcare
Hospitals and medical practices throughout Charlotte, Winston-Salem, and High Point employ a large share of the regional workforce.
980 numbers by city
Frequently asked questions
How fast can I get a 980 phone number?
You can pick a 980 number in the Ghost app and start calling and texting with it in minutes. No store visit, no waiting on a new SIM.
Which cities use the 980 area code?
980 covers Charlotte and extends to Winston-Salem, High Point, Concord, Gastonia, Huntersville, Kannapolis, and Mooresville.
Is 980 different from 704?
No. 980 is an overlay code that covers the same area as 704. Both codes serve Charlotte and the surrounding cities, so a 980 number looks just as local as a 704 number.
What does Ghost Premium cost?
Ghost Premium is $60 every 2 months and includes 5 phone numbers, unlimited calling and texting in the US and Canada, your choice of area code, and the ability to delete and replace your number. Cancel anytime. No contracts.
Ready for your 980 number?
Pick a 980 (or 704) number and start calling and texting in minutes.
Get My 980 Number