The 910 area code covers southeastern North Carolina. Fayetteville, Wilmington and Jacksonville are its main cities. Since 2022 it has shared the area with the 472 area code.
This guide lists the cities in 910 and explains the time zone, the history and how to deal with unknown 910 calls.
910 Area Code Quick Facts
| State | North Carolina |
| Location | Southeastern North Carolina: Fayetteville, Wilmington, Jacksonville |
| Time zone | Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 during daylight saving time) |
| In service since | 1993 |
| Type | Geographic area code |
| Shares its area with | 472 (overlay since October 7, 2022) |
| Toll-free? | No, it is a regular geographic area code |
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Where Is the 910 Area Code Located?
Area code 910 is located in the southeast corner of North Carolina, from the Sandhills to the Atlantic coast. Main cities and towns:
- Fayetteville
- Wilmington
- Jacksonville
- Lumberton
- Laurinburg
- Pinehurst
What Time Zone Is the 910 Area Code In?
Fayetteville is on Eastern Time.
- Eastern Standard Time (EST), UTC-5, in winter
- Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), UTC-4, from mid March to early November
That puts it three hours ahead of Los Angeles and one hour ahead of Chicago. A quick time check saves you from calling someone at dinner or before breakfast.
History of the 910 Area Code
- 1947: all of North Carolina is in 704.
- 1954: the eastern part of the state becomes 919.
- 1993: 910 is split from 919.
- December 15, 1997: the Greensboro and Winston-Salem region is split off as 336. The original 910 area had filled up within about three years.
- October 2021: ten-digit dialing becomes required.
- October 7, 2022: 472 is added as an overlay.
Bases and Beaches
Two of the largest military installations in the country are in the 910 area: a major Army post next to Fayetteville and a Marine Corps base at Jacksonville. Service members rotate in and out and often keep their numbers, so 910 shows up nationwide. The coast around Wilmington adds beach rentals, film production and a busy port.
How to Dial a 910 Number
Local calls in this area are dialed with the area code included.
- From the US or Canada: 1 + 910 + the seven-digit number
- From another country: your exit code + 1 + 910 + the seven-digit number
Is a Call From 910 a Scam?
A 910 number may belong to a local resident, a military family now living elsewhere or a coastal business. Offers aimed at service members, such as quick loans or housing deals that need a deposit, deserve extra care.
Watch for these warning signs:
- Fake bank or card fraud alerts that ask for your PIN or passcode
- Calls about Medicare, health insurance or a car warranty you never asked about
- Messages that claim a family member is in trouble and needs money
- Pressure to stay on the line and act right now
Caller ID can be spoofed, so the number on your screen does not prove where a call comes from.
What to do with an unknown 910 call
- Hang up as soon as a call feels wrong. You do not owe a stranger an explanation.
- Verify the caller through an official number, not the one they give you.
- Block the number.
- Report scam calls at reportfraud.ftc.gov and register at donotcall.gov.
- Forward spam texts to 7726 (SPAM).
How to Get a 910 Phone Number
You do not have to live in Fayetteville to use a 910 number.
- Carriers: new lines in the area receive 910 or 472 depending on which has free numbers.
- VoIP and virtual number providers: search by area code, pick a 910 number and forward calls to any phone.
- Toll-free numbers: a better fit if your customers are spread across the country.
Read our guides to virtual phone numbers and the 800 area code.
Area Codes Near 910
| 472 | Same area as 910 |
| 919, 984 | Raleigh, Durham |
| 336, 743 | Greensboro, Winston-Salem |
| 252 | Greenville, the Outer Banks |
| 843, 854 | Myrtle Beach and Charleston, South Carolina |
| 704, 980 | Charlotte |
Related guides: 919 area code for Raleigh, 336 area code for Greensboro, 757 area code for Hampton Roads.
910 Area Code FAQs
What city is area code 910?
Fayetteville, Wilmington and Jacksonville, in southeastern North Carolina.
What is area code 472?
It is the overlay for the 910 area and has been in service since October 7, 2022.
Is Raleigh in 910?
No. Raleigh uses 919 and 984.
What time zone is 910?
Eastern Time.
Is 910 a toll-free number?
No. Toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888.
Final Word
The 910 area code covers southeastern North Carolina on Eastern Time. It has been in service since 1993 and shares its area with 472. Verify unknown callers before you send money or details.
