Area Code 839

FTC complaints involving 839 numbers

Numbers shown with area code 839 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”, “Dropped call or no message”.

Most-complained 839 numbers:

• (839) 529-1969 — 22 complaints
• (839) 273-7701 — 5 complaints
• (839) 257-6034 — 5 complaints
• (839) 201-0656 — 4 complaints
• (839) 597-5580 — 4 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 839?

Area code 839 covers Columbia and nearby cities including Rock Hill, Sumter, Aiken in South Carolina, in the Eastern Time.

What cities use area code 839?

Area code 839 serves Columbia, Rock Hill, Sumter, Aiken, Saint Andrews, and 1 other communities in South Carolina.

What time zone is area code 839 in?

Area code 839 is in the Eastern Time (America/New_York).

How do you dial a 839 number?

Dial all 10 digits: 839 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 839 and the local number.

Is a call from area code 839 a scam?

A 839 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 839 a country code?

No. 839 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 839 number written for international dialing looks like +1 839 followed by the 7-digit local number.