South Carolina Area Codes
6 active area codes · Charleston · Population around 2,512,182
South Carolina has 6 active area codes, serving cities like Charleston, Columbia, and North Charleston. Some of them are overlays that share the same territory, so local calls there use all ten digits. Each code below links to its cities, carriers, timezone, and coverage map.
South Carolina Area Code Map
What area codes does South Carolina have?
- 803OverlayColumbiaEastern Time (ET) · 161 cities · 803,372
- 821OverlayGreenvilleEastern Time (ET) · 123 cities · 690,746
- 839ColumbiaEastern Time (ET) · 161 cities · 803,372
- 843OverlayCharlestonEastern Time (ET) · 111 cities · 1,022,477
- 854OverlayCharlestonEastern Time (ET) · 111 cities · 1,022,477
- 864OverlayGreenvilleEastern Time (ET) · 123 cities · 690,746
Which cities are the largest in South Carolina?
* Sources: Population – U.S. Census Bureau PEP, Vintage 2024 (SUB-IP-EST2024-POP). Area code assignments – NANPA CO Code data. See our data methodology.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many area codes does South Carolina have?
South Carolina has 6 active area codes: 803, 821, 839, 843, 854, 864.
What is the main area code for South Carolina?
The 803 area code is among the primary area codes for South Carolina, serving Columbia and surrounding communities.
What are the largest cities in South Carolina?
The largest cities in South Carolina include Charleston, Columbia, North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Rock Hill.
What is the total population of South Carolina?
South Carolina has an estimated total population of 2,512,182 based on US Census PEP 2024 data.