SOUTH CAROLINA · STATE GUIDE
South Carolina area codes: Charleston, Columbia, Mount Pleasant, and Rock Hill
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Codes on this map
- 803 · 839 Columbia
- 843 · 854 Charleston
- 864 · 821 Greenville
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South Carolina area codes at a glance
- Area codes
- 6
- Area code pages
- 3
- Population (2025)
- 5.6 million
- Time zone
- Eastern
History
- 1947 · First area codesSouth Carolina started with 803.
- 1995–1998 · SplitsTwo codes split from existing ones.
- 2015–2024 · OverlaysThree overlay codes added, so existing numbers kept their codes.
Area codes by region
| Main communities | Area codes | Communities |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia, Rock Hill, Sumter | 803 and 839 | 82 |
| Greenville, Greer, Spartanburg | 821 and 864 | 66 |
| Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Summerville | 843 and 854 | 92 |
Notable places and their area codes
| Place | Where | What it is | Area codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of South Carolina | 12.7 km from Columbia | University, 39,611 12-month enrollment (2023–24) | 803 and 839 |
| Congaree National Park | 13.3 km from Saint Matthews | National park | 803 and 839 |
| Clemson University | 2.7 km from Clemson | University, 31,612 12-month enrollment (2023–24) | 821 and 864 |
| H. L. Hunley | 3.4 km from Charleston | Museum | 843 and 854 |
| Charleston International Airport | 10.1 km from Charleston | Airport | 843 and 854 |
| Shaw Air Force Base | 2.8 km from Oakland | US Air Force installation | 803 and 839 |
| Furman University | 3.9 km from Travelers Rest | College, 2,558 12-month enrollment (2023–24) | 821 and 864 |
| Myrtle Beach International Airport | 5.1 km from Myrtle Beach | Commercial airport, 1,894,929 enplanements (2024) | 843 and 854 |
| Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport | 4.1 km from Greer | Commercial airport, 1,412,702 enplanements (2024) | 821 and 864 |
| Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 11.2 km from Lexington | Commercial airport, 654,460 enplanements (2024) | 803 and 839 |
Metro areas
| Metro area | Area codes |
|---|---|
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | 336, 704, 743, 803, 821, 828, 839, 864, and 980 |
Questions about South Carolina area codes
How many area codes does South Carolina have?
South Carolina has 6 area codes: 803, 821, 839, 843, 854, and 864.
What time zone is South Carolina in?
South Carolina is in Eastern Time. Daylight saving time is observed.
Which South Carolina area codes are overlays?
854 was added as an overlay on 843 on 19 October 2015. 839 was added as an overlay on 803 on 26 May 2020. 821 was added as an overlay on 864 on 19 August 2024.
Sources: population, US Census Bureau state population estimates, 2025 (state-wide; not an area-code population). Area codes and in-service dates, the North American Numbering Plan Administrator.
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