South Carolina area codes
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South Carolina is served by 5 area codes, from 803 in 1947 to 839 in 2020. 2 of them are overlays, added as older codes filled up.
Updated 28 July 2026
All area codes in South Carolina
South Carolina is served by 5 area codes. 803 is the oldest, in service since 1947; 839 is the newest, activated in 2020.
South Carolina area code map
South Carolina sits in the Eastern Time zone, with its 5 codes spread across the state.
South Carolina area codes by city
These are the South Carolina cities served by more than one area code, or whose code also covers a wider area.
Charleston
Columbia
Greenville
Overlay codes and dialling rules in South Carolina
2 of South Carolina’s 5 area codes are overlays — a second code laid over an existing footprint instead of splitting it. Wherever an overlay operates, local calls require the full ten-digit number.
Spam call reports in South Carolina
These South Carolina area codes drew the most reports to the FTC in the 30 days to 28 July 2026. The figures describe numbers displaying each code, which caller ID spoofing can fake.
Most reported South Carolina area codes · last 30 days
| Code | Primary city | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| 803 | Columbia | 711 |
| 843 | Charleston | 521 |
| 864 | Greenville | 473 |
| 839 | Columbia | 91 |
| 854 | Charleston | 67 |
A number listed here may itself be a spoofing victim rather than the caller. These are unverified consumer reports.
Source: FTC Do Not Call Reported Calls Data, unverified consumer reports, retrieved 28 July 2026. Request a correction.
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How many area codes does South Carolina have?
South Carolina has 5 area codes: 803, 839, 843, 854, 864.
What is the main area code for Charleston?
The main area code for Charleston is 843.
Which South Carolina area code is oldest?
Area code 803 is the oldest in South Carolina, in service since 1947.
Do I need to dial ten digits in South Carolina?
Yes, anywhere an overlay operates. 2 of South Carolina’s codes are overlays, and ten-digit dialling is required for local calls in those areas.
Which South Carolina area code gets the most spam calls?
Area code 803 (Columbia) drew the most reports of any South Carolina code in the 30 days to 28 July 2026, with 711 numbers reported.
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