Area code 828
area code for western North Carolina, United States
Area code 828 is a telephone area code in the state of North Carolina in the United States. It covers the western part of the state, including cities like Asheville, Hendersonville, Lenoir, and Boone. It was created on March 22, 1998, when it was split from area code 704. It covers cities such as Asheville, Franklin, Hickory, Murphy, Waynesville, and parts of western North Carolina.
