Area Code 304

FTC complaints involving 304 numbers

Numbers shown with area code 304 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Other”, “Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)”, “Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends”.

Most-complained 304 numbers:

• (304) 443-4282 — 32 complaints
• (304) 443-4077 — 28 complaints
• (304) 707-9492 — 11 complaints
• (304) 996-9844 — 9 complaints
• (304) 724-2429 — 9 complaints

These are FTC Do Not Call complaints filed about specific numbers shown with this area code — frequently spoofed. The area code itself is not a scam. See the most-reported area codes and the most-reported phone numbers nationwide.

Frequently asked questions

Where is area code 304?

Area code 304 covers Charleston and nearby cities including Huntington, Morgantown, Parkersburg in West Virginia, in the Eastern Time.

What cities use area code 304?

Area code 304 serves Charleston, Huntington, Morgantown, Parkersburg, South Charleston, and 2 other communities in West Virginia.

What time zone is area code 304 in?

Area code 304 is in the Eastern Time (America/New_York).

How do you dial a 304 number?

Dial all 10 digits: 304 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 304 and the local number.

Is a call from area code 304 a scam?

A 304 number is geographically tied to West Virginia, but caller ID can be spoofed, so the displayed area code does not prove where a caller really is. If you did not expect the call, do not share personal information and consider looking the number up.

Is 304 a country code?

No. 304 is a US area code (a domestic 3-digit code), not a country code. The country (calling) code for the United States is +1, shared across the North American Numbering Plan. So a full 304 number written for international dialing looks like +1 304 followed by the 7-digit local number.