Question 1

What is the area code for Charleston?

Accepted Answer

The main area code for Charleston, South Carolina is 843. Charleston is now served by 2 area codes in total: 843, 854.

Question 2

How many area codes does Charleston have?

Accepted Answer

Charleston has 2 area codes: 843, 854.

Question 3

Why does Charleston have more than one area code?

Accepted Answer

As Charleston used up the numbers available in its original area code (843, in service since 1998), additional "overlay" codes were added over the same area so new phone numbers could keep being assigned.

Question 4

How do you dial a Charleston number?

Accepted Answer

Dial all 10 digits — the area code (843 or 854) followed by the 7-digit local number. From outside the U.S., dial +1, then the area code and number.

Area codes in Charleston, South Carolina

Area codes serving Charleston