South Carolina area codes

Explore all 6 area codes in South Carolina. Choose a code to see its coverage, dialing rules, and phone lookup.

All 6 area codes in South Carolina

  • 803

    Columbia, Rock Hill

  • 821

    Greenville, Greenwood, Laurens

  • 839

    Columbia, Newberry

  • 843

    Charleston, Florence

  • 854

    Charleston, Florence

  • 864

    Greenville, Anderson

South Carolina area code questions

How many area codes does South Carolina have?

South Carolina has 6 active geographic area codes in this directory: 803, 821, 839, 843, 854 and 864.

Which area code should I choose in South Carolina?

Start with the first three digits after +1 on the number you want to check. The codes in this directory are associated with places including Columbia, Greenville, and Charleston. The listed places are examples, not a complete map of each code’s boundaries.

Which South Carolina area codes share coverage?

NANPA groups these codes in shared numbering complexes: 803 / 839; 821 / 864; 843 / 854. Members can serve overlapping areas; being in the same complex does not necessarily mean identical geographic boundaries.

How do I dial a number in South Carolina?

Open the individual area code to check its local dialing rule. For a phone lookup, enter +1 followed by the three-digit area code and the seven-digit number. A state or area code alone is not enough to look up a particular number.

Does an area code from South Carolina show where the caller is?

No. An area code describes a number’s assigned region. People can keep numbers after moving, use them while traveling, or place internet-based calls. Caller ID can also be spoofed, so the code does not confirm the caller’s location or identity.