South Carolina area codes
- Area codes in
- 5
- State
- South Carolina
- 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 8 October 2026
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All area codes in South Carolina
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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.
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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.
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Spam call reports in South Carolina
These South Carolina area codes drew the most reports to the FTC in the 30 days to 8 October 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 (30 days) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 803 | Columbia | 750 |
| 2 | 864 | Greenville | 484 |
| 3 | 843 | Charleston | 451 |
| 4 | 839 | Columbia | 212 |
| 5 | 854 | Charleston | 84 |
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 8 October 2026. Request a correction. Month-over-month figures appear once two complete 30-day windows exist.
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Questions
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, wherever an overlay operates. 2 of South Carolina’s area codes are overlays, and local calls within an overlay area require the full ten-digit number.
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 8 October 2026, with 750 numbers reported.
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