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Area code 843

Area code 843 covers Charleston, South Carolina. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: South Carolina Major City: Charleston Eastern Time (ET) Overlay: 843/854
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 843?

Area code 843 is assigned to Charleston and the surrounding region in South Carolina. Calls to numbers that start with 843 are routed to this area.

Area code 843 shares its territory with 854. Because it is an overlay, local calls require dialing all 10 digits.

Counties covered

Charleston CountyHorry CountyBeaufort CountyFlorence CountyGeorgetown CountyColleton CountyDorchester CountyChesterfield CountyBerkeley CountyDarlington CountyMarlboro CountyWilliamsburg CountyMarion County

Line types

  • Mobile 31.38%
  • Landline 68.49%
02 / MAP

Area code 843 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, SC--:--:--

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America/New_YorkLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Charleston

WITHIN THE US843 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+1 843 XXX XXXX

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

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 843 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+1 843 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 843 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 843 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 843 555 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 843

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

AT&T
29%
Windstream Communications
11%
Frontier Communications
11%
Lumen Technologies
8%
Spectrum
5%
Others
37%

Mobile

Verizon Wireless
42%
T-Mobile USA
32%
AT&T Mobility
22%
USA Mobility
4%

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 843

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

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(843) 200 Mobile Charleston T-Mobile USASUNCOM DBA T-MOBILE USA
(843) 201 Landline North Kingstree FARMERS TEL. COOP.FARMERS TEL. COOP., INC.
(843) 202 Landline Charleston AT&TBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL
(843) 203 Landline Charleston Lumen TechnologiesCENTURYLINK COMMUNICATIONS, LLC
(843) 205 Landline Myrtle Beach Frontier CommunicationsFRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS OF THE CAROLINAS INC. - SC
(843) 206 Mobile Florence T-Mobile USASUNCOM DBA T-MOBILE USA
(843) 207 Landline Charleston AT&TBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL
(843) 208 Landline Hardeeville HARGRAY TEL. CO.HARGRAY TEL. CO., INC.
(843) 209 Mobile Charleston Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - SC
(843) 210 Landline Scranton FARMERS TEL. COOP.FARMERS TEL. COOP., INC.

Showing 10 of 784 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 843

Where is area code 843 used?
Area code 843 serves Charleston and the surrounding area in South Carolina, including Charleston County, Horry County, Beaufort County, Florence County, Georgetown County.
What city is area code 843 from?
The main city of area code 843 is Charleston, SC.
What time zone is area code 843 in?
Area code 843 is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (America/New_York).
Is 843 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 854. In an overlay, every call requires dialing all 10 digits.
How do I call a number with area code 843 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 843 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 843 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 843 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 843 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 843?
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 843 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 68.49% of the number blocks are landline, 31.38% mobile.
How do I save a 843 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 843 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 843?
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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