Why is it called Twin City?

Winston and Salem were separate cities that merged in 1913. Winston was the tobacco and industrial center while Salem was the historic Moravian settlement.

Is Wake Forest in Winston-Salem?

Yes, Wake Forest University relocated to Winston-Salem in 1956. The Wake Forest School of Medicine and Baptist Medical Center are major employers and research drivers.

What timezone is Winston-Salem?

Winston-Salem operates on Eastern Time (ET), aligned with Greensboro, Charlotte, and the eastern US.

What is the Innovation Quarter?

The Innovation Quarter has transformed 200+ acres of former tobacco facilities into workspace for tech, biotech, and creative companies. It's become a catalyst for Winston-Salem's economic transformation.

Winston-Salem Phone Numbers

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Winston-Salem has evolved from tobacco and textiles into a healthcare and innovation hub. Wake Forest University and its medical school drive research. The Innovation Quarter has transformed old tobacco facilities into tech and biotech spaces. Phone2 connects you to the Twin City's reinvented economy.

Area Code

336

State

Population

250,000

Timezone

Eastern Time (ET)

Last updated: December 24, 2025

Winston-Salem, NC

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Business in Winston-Salem

Winston-Salem's economy has transformed from tobacco to healthcare and innovation. Wake Forest Baptist Health is the largest employer. The Innovation Quarter has attracted biotech, tech, and creative companies. Truist (BB&T legacy) maintains significant presence. The city offers lower costs than Charlotte or Raleigh.

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A 336 number covers Winston-Salem and the Piedmont Triad. Whether serving healthcare, innovation companies, or regional businesses, Phone2's local numbers establish Triad presence.

Key Industries in Winston-Salem

Healthcare & Research

Wake Forest Baptist Health is the dominant employer. Wake Forest School of Medicine drives research. Healthcare and life sciences have replaced tobacco as the economic foundation.

Innovation & Tech

The Innovation Quarter has transformed former tobacco facilities into tech and biotech space. Startups, research organizations, and creative companies cluster here.

Financial Services

BB&T (now Truist) was headquartered here. Banking, insurance, and financial services maintain significant presence despite corporate changes.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Winston-Salem

Winston-Salem uses the 336 area code, shared with Greensboro and the Piedmont Triad.

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