West Virginia Area Codes
Directory of all 2 telephone area codes assigned to West Virginia.
West Virginia phone numbers are served by 2 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 West Virginia are currently flagged as high-risk scams.
Most populated prefix: area code 304 (West Virginia)
All Area Codes in West Virginia
Area Code 304
Charleston, Huntington, Morgantown, Parkersburg, Wheeling, Martinsburg, Weirton, Fairmont, Beckley, Clarksburg
Area Code 681
Charleston, Huntington, Morgantown, Parkersburg, Wheeling, Martinsburg, Weirton, Fairmont, Beckley, Clarksburg
Major Cities Served by West Virginia Area Codes
The most populous urban centers and census places covered by West Virginia's area codes, ranked by population.
West Virginia Area Code FAQs
Quick answers to common questions about West Virginia telephone area codes.
How many area codes does West Virginia have?
West Virginia has 2 area codes: 304, 681.
What timezone do West Virginia area codes use?
West Virginia area codes operate in the Eastern timezone.
What is the most populated area code in West Virginia?
Area code 304 is the most populous prefix in West Virginia based on covered city population.
Which West Virginia area codes share an overlay?
304 and 681. Overlay codes serve the same area, which is why 10-digit dialing is required.
Are there scam area codes in West Virginia?
West Virginia has no area codes currently flagged as high-risk scams.
About West Virginia Area Codes & Phone Dialing Rules
When placing calls within West Virginia, ten-digit dialing (area code + 7-digit telephone number) is required in overlay regions where multiple area codes serve the same geographic boundaries.