Fayetteville, Wilmington, Jacksonville, and Pinehurst share the 910 area code, covering southeastern North Carolina. It split from 919 in 1993 — the state's first new area code in nearly 40 years — then lost its western Piedmont Triad territory to 336 in 1997, and finally added the 472 overlay in 2022 once its remaining numbers ran low.
This guide covers 910's counties and cities, the split-then-overlay history that shaped its current footprint, why Wilmington earned a Hollywood nickname, what's driving demand across a region anchored by two major military bases, and how to dial correctly.
Counties and cities at a glance
910/472 covers roughly 20 counties across southeastern North Carolina — Cumberland, New Hanover, Onslow, Robeson, Brunswick, Moore, and Scotland among them — anchored by Fayetteville and Wilmington, with Jacksonville and Pinehurst rounding out its main hubs.
Split once, then overlaid
1993 — 910 split from 919, North Carolina's first new area code in 39 years, originally covering a large swath of the state.
1997 — The western Piedmont Triad — Greensboro and Winston-Salem — split off as 336, leaving 910 with the southeastern coastal and Sandhills territory it covers today.
2022 — With 910's remaining numbers projected to run out in 2023, regulators approved the 472 overlay, requiring 10-digit dialing across both codes.
Choosing between a 910 or 472 number
Since 472 is a true overlay, 910 and 472 numbers cover identical territory at identical rates — the choice between them mostly comes down to which prefixes a provider has available in the town a business operates from. A Wilmington film crew, a Fort Liberty contractor, and a Pinehurst golf resort might each end up with a different code purely based on when they signed up, not where they're located.
Wilmington itself is also known as "Hollywood of the East," having hosted more than 400 film and television productions since 1984 — one of several distinct anchors, alongside the military bases below, that keep the region's phone lines in steady demand.
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What's driving demand across southeastern North Carolina
Southeastern North Carolina's economy leans heavily on military installations, film production, and tourism:
Fort Liberty Formerly Fort Bragg, this is one of the largest military installations in the world, anchoring a massive base of personnel and contractor lines in Cumberland County.
Camp Lejeune This major Marine Corps base in Jacksonville adds a second large concentration of military and support-service phone lines.
Pinehurst golf and coastal tourism Golf destinations around Pinehurst and Wilmington's beaches draw steady seasonal visitor traffic to the region's hospitality sector.
Many of these southeastern North Carolina businesses are moving their phone systems onto UCaaS (Unified Communications as a Service) — one cloud platform for calling, video, and messaging that scales as a company adds locations across a region mixing military, media, and tourism, the same pattern behind other overlay codes like 908 in New Jersey. Contact us to set up a 910 or 472 number for your North Carolina business.
Time zone & how to dial a 910 number
Southeastern North Carolina runs on Eastern Time (ET) — EST (UTC −5) in winter, EDT (UTC −4) during Daylight Saving Time. Ten-digit dialing has been mandatory across 910 and 472 since October 24, 2021: dial 1, then the area code, then the seven-digit number, for every local call.
Key takeaways
- 910 covers southeastern North Carolina, split from 919 in 1993.
- It lost its western Triad territory to 336 in 1997, then added the 472 overlay in 2022.
- Anchors include Fort Liberty, Camp Lejeune, Wilmington's film industry, and Pinehurst golf tourism.
- Wilmington's 400+ film and TV credits have earned it the nickname "Hollywood of the East."
- Time zone: Eastern (ET), with mandatory 10-digit dialing since October 2021.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the 910 area code?
It covers southeastern North Carolina, including Fayetteville, Wilmington, and Jacksonville, and has been active since 1993.
Where is the 910 area code located?
Southeastern North Carolina — roughly 20 counties from Fayetteville to the coast.
Is 910 a Florida area code?
No. It has never been assigned to Florida — this is strictly a North Carolina code.
What state is the 910 area code in?
North Carolina — specifically the southeastern part of the state.
What time zone is the 910 area code?
Eastern Time Zone (ET) — EST (UTC −5) in winter and EDT (UTC −4) during Daylight Saving Time.
Why does 910 share numbers with 472?
910's original numbers were projected to run out in 2023, so regulators added 472 as an overlay in 2022, requiring 10-digit dialing across both codes.
How do I get a 910 area code number?
Sign up with a VoIP provider such as My Country Mobile, search for available numbers in either 910 or 472, choose a southeastern North Carolina prefix, select a plan, and activate.
