Area Code 854

FTC complaints involving 854 numbers

Numbers shown with area code 854 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 854 numbers:

• (854) 202-9196 — 7 complaints
• (854) 236-1332 — 6 complaints
• (854) 212-4380 — 4 complaints
• (854) 203-3041 — 4 complaints
• (854) 203-3033 — 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 854?

Area code 854 covers Charleston and nearby cities including North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Summerville in South Carolina, in the Eastern Time.

What cities use area code 854?

Area code 854 serves Charleston, North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Summerville, Goose Creek, and 3 other communities in South Carolina.

What time zone is area code 854 in?

Area code 854 is in the Eastern Time (America/New_York).

How do you dial a 854 number?

Dial all 10 digits: 854 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 854 and the local number.

Is a call from area code 854 a scam?

A 854 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 854 a country code?

No. 854 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 854 number written for international dialing looks like +1 854 followed by the 7-digit local number.