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Area code 839

Area code 839 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 839?

Area code 839 is assigned to Columbia and the surrounding region in South Carolina. Calls to numbers that start with 839 are routed to this area.

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

Counties covered

Richland CountyNewberry CountyAiken CountyBarnwell CountyOrangeburg CountyYork CountyChester CountyLexington CountyBamberg CountyFairfield CountyKershaw CountySumter CountyEdgefield County

Line types

  • Mobile 46.89%
  • Landline 53.11%
02 / MAP

Area code 839 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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04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Columbia

WITHIN THE US839 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+1 839 XXX XXXX

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

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 839 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+1 839 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 839 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 839 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 839 555 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 839

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

Sinch
29%
CoreTel Communications
24%
Fractel
19%
Nuso
4%
Commio
4%
Others
19%

Mobile

AT&T Mobility
66%
T-Mobile USA
12%
Verizon Wireless
11%
Sinch
10%
Boost Mobile
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 839

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

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(839) 200 Landline Whitmire FractelFRACTEL, LLC
(839) 201 Landline Columbia HD CarrierHD CARRIER LLC
(839) 202 Landline Columbia AT&TBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL
(839) 203 Mobile Batesburg Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - SC
(839) 204 Landline Fairfax ComcastCOMCAST IP PHONE, LLC
(839) 205 Landline Lexington Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - SC
(839) 206 Mobile Newberry T-Mobile USASUNCOM DBA T-MOBILE USA
(839) 207 Mobile Winnsboro AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA
(839) 208 Mobile Barnwell AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA
(839) 209 Landline Bath BandwidthBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - SC

Showing 10 of 177 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 839

Where is area code 839 used?
Area code 839 serves Columbia and the surrounding area in South Carolina, including Richland County, Newberry County, Aiken County, Barnwell County, Orangeburg County.
What city is area code 839 from?
The main city of area code 839 is Columbia, SC.
What time zone is area code 839 in?
Area code 839 is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (America/New_York).
Is 839 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 803. In an overlay, every call requires dialing all 10 digits.
How do I call a number with area code 839 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 839 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 839 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 839 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 839 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 839?
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 839 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 53.11% of the number blocks are landline, 46.89% mobile.
How do I save a 839 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 839 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 839?
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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