701 Area Code – North Dakota Map, Scam Check & Zip Codes

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📞 701 Area Code — Quick Reference
📍 LocationFargo, North Dakota
🕐 Time ZoneCentral (UTC-6/UTC-5)
🗓️ StatusActive — Geographic

Area code 701 serves Fargo and surrounding communities in North Dakota. Whether you received an unexpected call from this number or you’re trying to figure out where a 701 number is based, this guide covers the exact location, time zone, spam reputation, blocking instructions, and which cities fall under this code.

📍 Where Is the 701 Area Code Located?

The 701 area code is located in North Dakota, primarily serving Fargo and the surrounding region. It’s a standard geographic area code under the North American Numbering Plan (NANP). Keep in mind that mobile number portability means someone could carry a 701 number with them after moving — so the code tells you where the number was issued, not necessarily where the person is right now.

701 Area Code — Location Details
State/ProvinceNorth Dakota (ND)
Major CityFargo
CountryUnited States (+1)
Time ZoneCentral (UTC-6/UTC-5)
TypeGeographic — Standard
NANPA StatusActive

🕐 701 Area Code Time Zone

The 701 area code operates in the Central Time Zone (UTC-6/UTC-5). Here’s how it compares to other US time zones:

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Time ZoneDifference from 701
Eastern Time+1 hour
Central TimeSame time
Mountain Time-1 hour
Pacific Time-2 hours
💡 Calling Tip: Reach someone in the 701 area between 10 AM – 4 PM their local time for the best chance of an answer. Calls outside those hours are more likely to be screened or ignored.

🛡️ Is 701 Area Code Spam or Scam?

Is a 701 call spam? Not necessarily — 701 is a legitimate area code serving Fargo and surrounding areas. That said, scammers routinely spoof 701 numbers to make their calls look local. The general rule: if you don’t recognize the number and they don’t leave a voicemail, it’s probably junk.

⚠️ Red Flag: If a 701 caller demands immediate payment via gift cards, wire transfer, or crypto — hang up. No legitimate organization uses these methods. Verify by calling the company’s official number directly.

How to verify: Don’t call back the number — look up the official number for whatever organization the caller claimed to represent and call that instead. Google the full 10-digit number in quotes to check if others have reported it as spam.

📵 How to Block 701 Spam Calls & Texts

Block on iPhone

  1. Open Phone → tap Recents
  2. Tap ⓘ next to the 701 spam number
  3. Scroll down → “Block this Caller”
  4. Silence all unknowns: Settings → Phone → Silence Unknown Callers → ON

Block on Android

  1. Open Phone → find the 701 number
  2. Tap ⋮ menu → “Block number”
  3. For broader blocking: Settings → Blocked numbers → Unknown toggle ON

Report Spam

  1. Forward spam texts to 7726 (SPAM)
  2. Report at reportfraud.ftc.gov
  3. Register at donotcall.gov or call 1-888-382-1222

🔍 Who Called from 701? Reverse Lookup

  1. Google the full 10-digit number in quotes — catches ~70% of unknown callers
  2. Check Whitepages.com or Truecaller.com
  3. Search 800notes.com for community reports
  4. No voicemail left? Almost certainly spam — legitimate callers leave messages
⚠️ One-Ring Scam: If a 701 number rings once and hangs up, do NOT call back. This scam connects you to a premium-rate line that charges your bill.

🔗 Nearby Area Codes

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❓ 701 Area Code — FAQ

What state is 701 area code in?
The 701 area code is in North Dakota, serving Fargo and surrounding areas.
What city does 701 cover?
701 primarily covers Fargo and nearby communities in North Dakota.
Is 701 toll-free?
No. 701 is a geographic area code. Toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877, 888.
What time zone is 701?
Central (UTC-6/UTC-5).
Is 701 a scam?
701 is legitimate — it serves real people in Fargo. But scammers may spoof 701 numbers. Verify suspicious callers independently.
Why do I keep getting 701 calls?
Repeated 701 calls without a known contact are likely robocalls. Use your phone’s Silence Unknown Callers feature.
Can I get a 701 number remotely?
Yes — VoIP services like Google Voice offer 701 numbers regardless of where you live.
Is 701 cell or landline?
701 covers both. US area codes don’t distinguish between mobile and landline.
How do I block 701 calls?
iPhone: Settings → Phone → Silence Unknown Callers. Android: Phone → Settings → Blocked numbers. For area-code blocking, use Truecaller or RoboKiller.

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    Updated April 2026 · Data from NANPA & FCC · areacodess.org/

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