Area codes in Spartanburg, South Carolina
Spartanburg, South Carolina uses 2 area codes — 864 and 821. The main Spartanburg area code is 864.
Area codes serving Spartanburg
Phone numbers in Spartanburg are written as ten digits — for example (864) 555-0190 — and fall in the Eastern Time zone.
How Spartanburg came to have 2 area codes
The original Spartanburg area code is 864, in service since 1995. As the area ran low on available numbers, an overlay code was added over the same region for new phone lines: 821 (2024). Existing numbers kept their original code — an overlay never forces anyone to change their number — which is why Spartanburg now uses all 2 codes and every local call is dialed with ten digits.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the area code for Spartanburg?
The main area code for Spartanburg, South Carolina is 864. Spartanburg is now served by 2 area codes in total: 864, 821.
How many area codes does Spartanburg have?
Spartanburg has 2 area codes: 864, 821.
Why does Spartanburg have more than one area code?
As Spartanburg used up the numbers available in its original area code (864, in service since 1995), additional "overlay" codes were added over the same area so new phone numbers could keep being assigned.
How do you dial a Spartanburg number?
Dial all 10 digits — the area code (864 or 821) followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1, then the area code and number.
Sourced from the official NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administrator) numbering database, current as of August 2, 2026. Refreshed monthly.