Area Code 803

FTC complaints involving 803 numbers

Numbers shown with area code 803 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Other”, “Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends”, “No Subject Provided”.

Most-complained 803 numbers:

• (803) 339-8232 — 18 complaints
• (803) 925-8925 — 12 complaints
• (803) 510-5894 — 12 complaints
• (803) 233-2659 — 12 complaints
• (803) 762-4055 — 11 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 803?

Area code 803 covers Columbia and nearby cities including Rock Hill, Sumter, Aiken in South Carolina, in the Eastern Time.

What cities use area code 803?

Area code 803 serves Columbia, Rock Hill, Sumter, Aiken, Saint Andrews, and 1 other communities in South Carolina.

What time zone is area code 803 in?

Area code 803 is in the Eastern Time (America/New_York).

How do you dial a 803 number?

Dial all 10 digits: 803 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 803 and the local number.

Is a call from area code 803 a scam?

A 803 number is geographically tied to South Carolina, 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 803 a country code?

No. 803 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 803 number written for international dialing looks like +1 803 followed by the 7-digit local number.