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Area code 803

Area code 803 covers Columbia, South Carolina. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: South Carolina Major City: Columbia Eastern Time (ET) Overlay: 803/839
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 803?

Area code 803 is assigned to Columbia and the surrounding region in South Carolina. Calls to numbers that start with 803 are routed to this area.

Area code 803 shares its territory with 839. Because it is an overlay, local calls require dialing all 10 digits.

Counties covered

Richland CountyYork CountyAiken CountyOrangeburg CountySumter CountyLexington CountyNewberry CountyBarnwell CountyLancaster CountyKershaw CountyClarendon CountyChester County

Line types

  • Mobile 33.16%
  • Landline 66.84%
02 / MAP

Area code 803 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 Columbia

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

Local timeColumbia, SC--:--:--

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America/New_YorkLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Columbia

WITHIN THE US803 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+1 803 XXX XXXX

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

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 803 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+1 803 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 803 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 803 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 803 555 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 803

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

AT&T
36%
Windstream Communications
11%
Lumen Technologies
7%
Sinch
5%
Frontier Communications
4%
Others
36%

Mobile

Verizon Wireless
42%
AT&T Mobility
30%
T-Mobile USA
22%
USA Mobility
4%
Others
1%

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 803

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

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(803) 200 Landline Columbia PBT COMMUNICATIONS - SCPBT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. - SC
(803) 201 Mobile Columbia Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - SC
(803) 202 Landline North Augusta AT&TBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL
(803) 203 Mobile Rock Hill Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - SC
(803) 204 Mobile Newberry AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA
(803) 205 Landline Columbia VonageVONAGE AMERICA LLC
(803) 206 Mobile Columbia Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - SC
(803) 207 Mobile Rock Hill Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - SC
(803) 208 Landline Savannah River Site AT&TBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL
(803) 209 Mobile Chester AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA

Showing 10 of 784 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 803

Where is area code 803 used?
Area code 803 serves Columbia and the surrounding area in South Carolina, including Richland County, York County, Aiken County, Orangeburg County, Sumter County.
What city is area code 803 from?
The main city of area code 803 is Columbia, SC.
What time zone is area code 803 in?
Area code 803 is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (America/New_York).
Is 803 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 839. In an overlay, every call requires dialing all 10 digits.
How do I call a number with area code 803 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 803 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 803 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 803 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 803 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 803?
Most landline blocks belong to AT&T and most mobile blocks to Verizon Wireless. The carrier shown is the original assignment and may differ today because of number portability.
Is area code 803 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 66.84% of the number blocks are landline, 33.16% mobile.
How do I save a 803 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 803 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 803?
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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