Question 1

What is the area code for Columbia?

Accepted Answer

The main area code for Columbia, South Carolina is 803. Columbia is now served by 2 area codes in total: 803, 839.

Question 2

How many area codes does Columbia have?

Accepted Answer

Columbia has 2 area codes: 803, 839.

Question 3

Why does Columbia have more than one area code?

Accepted Answer

As Columbia used up the numbers available in its original area code (803, in service since 1947), additional "overlay" codes were added over the same area so new phone numbers could keep being assigned.

Question 4

How do you dial a Columbia number?

Accepted Answer

Dial all 10 digits — the area code (803 or 839) followed by the 7-digit local number. From outside the U.S., dial +1, then the area code and number.

Area codes in Columbia, South Carolina

Area codes serving Columbia