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Area code 304

Area code 304 covers Charleston, West Virginia. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: West Virginia Major City: Charleston Eastern Time (ET) Overlay: 304/681
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 304?

Area code 304 is assigned to Charleston and the surrounding region in West Virginia. Calls to numbers that start with 304 are routed to this area.

Area code 304 shares its territory with 681. Because it is an overlay, local calls require dialing all 10 digits.

Counties covered

Kanawha CountyCabell CountyHarrison CountyMonongalia CountyMercer CountyWood CountyBerkeley CountyOhio CountyRaleigh CountyMarion CountyHancock CountyPreston CountyLogan County

Line types

  • Mobile 26.66%
  • Landline 73.34%
02 / MAP

Area code 304 on the map

The shaded area joins the code’s numbering centers; the marker shows its main city.

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03 / LOCAL TIME

Current time in Charleston

This area code is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone.

Local timeCharleston, WV--:--:--

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America/New_YorkLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Charleston

WITHIN THE US304 XXX XXXX

Always 10 digits — landline, mobile or VoIP. Local, long distance or a different state: the format is always the same. You do not need to dial the 1 first.

FROM ABROAD+1 304 XXX XXXX

Exit codes: 00 Europe/Mexico · 011 Canada · 010 Japan · + universal

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 304 XXX XXXX

Always save the number in international format so messaging apps recognize it correctly:

Call typeTraditional landlineMobile / VoIP
Local (same area code)10 digits10 digits
US long distance1 + 10 digits10 digits
Emergency911911
🌐Universal+1 304 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 304 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 304 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 304 555 0123
HAVE THE FULL NUMBER?

Learn more about that number.

Check the line type and the carrier the number block was originally assigned to.

10 digits to see the carrier and line type of the number

05 / CARRIERS

Carriers in area code 304

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

Frontier Communications
59%
Stratuswave
8%
Fibernet
8%
Lumen Technologies
6%
Optimum
3%
Others
17%

Mobile

AT&T Mobility
34%
Verizon Wireless
20%
UScellular
17%
T-MOBILE USA
13%
T-Mobile USA
10%
Others
6%

Carrier shown is the original assignment of each number block and may differ today because of number portability.

06 / PREFIXES

Complete list of prefixes for area code 304

784 number blocks (NXX) assigned in this area code.

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(304) 200 Mobile Williamstown T-MOBILE USAT-MOBILE USA, INC.
(304) 201 Landline Charleston Zone 5 FibernetFIBERNET, LLC - WV
(304) 202 Landline Pineville SHENTEL COMMUNICATIONS. - WVSHENTEL COMMUNICATIONS, LLC. - WV
(304) 203 Mobile Clarksburg AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC
(304) 204 Landline Charleston Zone 6 FibernetFIBERNET, LLC - WV
(304) 205 Landline Charleston Zone 1 FibernetFIBERNET, LLC - WV
(304) 206 Mobile Charleston Zone 1 AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC
(304) 207 Landline Beckley Verizon BusinessMCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC
(304) 208 Mobile Huntington Zone 1 AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC
(304) 209 Mobile Keyser AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC

Showing 10 of 784 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 304

Where is area code 304 used?
Area code 304 serves Charleston and the surrounding area in West Virginia, including Kanawha County, Cabell County, Harrison County, Monongalia County, Mercer County.
What city is area code 304 from?
The main city of area code 304 is Charleston, WV.
What time zone is area code 304 in?
Area code 304 is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (America/New_York).
Is 304 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 681. In an overlay, every call requires dialing all 10 digits.
How do I call a number with area code 304 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 304 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 304 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 304 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 304 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 304?
Most landline blocks belong to Frontier Communications and most mobile blocks to AT&T Mobility. The carrier shown is the original assignment and may differ today because of number portability.
Is area code 304 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 73.34% of the number blocks are landline, 26.66% mobile.
How do I save a 304 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 304 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 304?
The area code only shows the region a number was assigned to; it does not tell you who is calling. Scammers can fake any area code, so do not share personal or banking information with unknown callers, and let unknown numbers go to voicemail.
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