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Area code 681

Area code 681 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 681?

Area code 681 is assigned to Charleston and the surrounding region in West Virginia. Calls to numbers that start with 681 are routed to this area.

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

Counties covered

Kanawha CountyCabell CountyWood CountyLogan CountyMarion CountyBerkeley CountyMercer CountyHarrison CountyRaleigh CountyFayette CountyMonongalia CountyGreenbrier CountyPreston CountyMcDowell County

Line types

  • Mobile 35.93%
  • Landline 64.07%
02 / MAP

Area code 681 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 US681 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+1 681 XXX XXXX

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

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 681 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+1 681 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 681 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 681 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 681 555 0123
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Learn more about that number.

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

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05 / CARRIERS

Carriers in area code 681

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

Sinch
27%
Bandwidth
12%
Optimum
7%
CORETEL WEST VIRGINIA - WV
7%
Fractel
6%
Others
40%

Mobile

AT&T Mobility
46%
T-MOBILE USA
17%
T-Mobile USA
11%
Sinch
9%
Verizon Wireless
9%
Others
8%

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 681

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

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(681) 200 Landline Parkersburg Zone 2 CAS COMMUNICATIONS - WVCAS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - WV
(681) 201 Landline Welch SHENTEL COMMUNICATIONS. - WVSHENTEL COMMUNICATIONS, LLC. - WV
(681) 202 Landline Snowshoe SinchONVOY, LLC - WV
(681) 203 Mobile Huntington Zone 1 T-MOBILE USAT-MOBILE USA, INC.
(681) 204 Mobile Huntington Zone 1 T-MOBILE USAT-MOBILE USA, INC.
(681) 205 Mobile Charleston Zone 1 AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC
(681) 206 Landline Arbovale CORETEL WEST VIRGINIA - WVCORETEL WEST VIRGINIA, INC. - WV
(681) 207 Landline Beckley Metro by T-MobileMETROPCS, INC.
(681) 208 Mobile Summersville Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - WV
(681) 209 Mobile Morgantown Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - WV

Showing 10 of 487 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 681

Where is area code 681 used?
Area code 681 serves Charleston and the surrounding area in West Virginia, including Kanawha County, Cabell County, Wood County, Logan County, Marion County.
What city is area code 681 from?
The main city of area code 681 is Charleston, WV.
What time zone is area code 681 in?
Area code 681 is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (America/New_York).
Is 681 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 304. In an overlay, every call requires dialing all 10 digits.
How do I call a number with area code 681 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 681 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 681 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 681 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 681 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 681?
Most landline blocks belong to Sinch 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 681 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 64.07% of the number blocks are landline, 35.93% mobile.
How do I save a 681 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 681 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 681?
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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