South Carolina Area Codes
Directory of all 6 telephone area codes assigned to South Carolina.
South Carolina phone numbers are served by 6 area codes operating in the Eastern timezone.Because an overlay is active, 10-digit dialing is mandatory across much of the state. No area codes in South Carolina are currently flagged as high-risk scams.
Most populated prefix: area code 843 (South Carolina)
All Area Codes in South Carolina
Area Code 803
Columbia, Rock Hill, Sumter, Fort Mill, Aiken, North Augusta, Lexington, West Columbia, Tega Cay, Cayce
Area Code 821
Greenville, Greer, Spartanburg, Mauldin, Anderson, Simpsonville, Easley, Greenwood, Clemson, Fountain Inn
Area Code 839
Columbia, Rock Hill, Sumter, Fort Mill, Aiken, North Augusta, Lexington, West Columbia, Tega Cay, Cayce
Area Code 843
Charleston, North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Summerville, Goose Creek, Florence, Myrtle Beach, Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, Conway
Area Code 854
Charleston, North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Summerville, Goose Creek, Florence, Myrtle Beach, Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, Conway
Area Code 864
Greenville, Greer, Spartanburg, Mauldin, Anderson, Simpsonville, Easley, Greenwood, Clemson, Fountain Inn
Major Cities Served by South Carolina Area Codes
The most populous urban centers and census places covered by South Carolina's area codes, ranked by population.
South Carolina Area Code FAQs
Quick answers to common questions about South Carolina telephone area codes.
How many area codes does South Carolina have?
South Carolina has 6 area codes: 803, 821, 839, 843, 854, 864.
What timezone do South Carolina area codes use?
South Carolina area codes operate in the Eastern timezone.
What is the most populated area code in South Carolina?
Area code 843 is the most populous prefix in South Carolina based on covered city population.
Which South Carolina area codes share an overlay?
803 and 839, 821 and 864, 843 and 854. Overlay codes serve the same area, which is why 10-digit dialing is required.
Are there scam area codes in South Carolina?
South Carolina has no area codes currently flagged as high-risk scams.
About South Carolina Area Codes & Phone Dialing Rules
When placing calls within South Carolina, ten-digit dialing (area code + 7-digit telephone number) is required in overlay regions where multiple area codes serve the same geographic boundaries.