Area Code 843

FTC complaints involving 843 numbers

Numbers shown with area code 843 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”, “Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)”.

Most-complained 843 numbers:

• (843) 814-8313 — 41 complaints
• (843) 826-2609 — 24 complaints
• (843) 964-4494 — 17 complaints
• (843) 408-4740 — 15 complaints
• (843) 469-4910 — 15 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 843?

Area code 843 covers Charleston and nearby cities including North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Summerville in South Carolina, in the Eastern Time.

What cities use area code 843?

Area code 843 serves Charleston, North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Summerville, Goose Creek, and 3 other communities in South Carolina.

What time zone is area code 843 in?

Area code 843 is in the Eastern Time (America/New_York).

How do you dial a 843 number?

Dial all 10 digits: 843 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 843 and the local number.

Is a call from area code 843 a scam?

A 843 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 843 a country code?

No. 843 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 843 number written for international dialing looks like +1 843 followed by the 7-digit local number.