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Area code 854

Area code 854 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 854?

Area code 854 is assigned to Charleston and the surrounding region in South Carolina. Calls to numbers that start with 854 are routed to this area.

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

Counties covered

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

Line types

  • Mobile 32.75%
  • Landline 67.25%
02 / MAP

Area code 854 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 US854 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+1 854 XXX XXXX

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

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 854 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+1 854 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 854 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 854 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 854 555 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 854

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

Sinch
33%
Fractel
14%
CoreTel Communications
10%
Bandwidth
5%
Nuso
4%
Others
34%

Mobile

AT&T Mobility
36%
Sinch
25%
T-Mobile USA
20%
Verizon Wireless
12%
Optimum
4%
Others
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 854

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

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(854) 200 Landline Charleston BandwidthBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - SC
(854) 201 Landline Walterboro AT&TTELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA SC- LLC
(854) 202 Mobile Charleston Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - SC
(854) 203 Landline Kingstree AT&TTELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA SC- LLC
(854) 204 Landline Florence TelnyxTELNYX LLC
(854) 205 Landline Charleston HD CarrierHD CARRIER LLC
(854) 206 Mobile Moncks Corner AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA
(854) 207 Mobile Charleston OptimumCSC WIRELESS, LLC
(854) 208 Mobile Florence OptimumCSC WIRELESS, LLC
(854) 209 Landline McClellanville BERKELEY CABLE TELEVISION INC / HOME TELECOM-SCBERKELEY CABLE TELEVISION INC DBA HOME TELECOM-SC

Showing 10 of 171 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 854

Where is area code 854 used?
Area code 854 serves Charleston and the surrounding area in South Carolina, including Charleston County, Beaufort County, Florence County, Horry County, Berkeley County.
What city is area code 854 from?
The main city of area code 854 is Charleston, SC.
What time zone is area code 854 in?
Area code 854 is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (America/New_York).
Is 854 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 843. In an overlay, every call requires dialing all 10 digits.
How do I call a number with area code 854 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 854 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 854 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 854 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 854 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 854?
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 854 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 67.25% of the number blocks are landline, 32.75% mobile.
How do I save a 854 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 854 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 854?
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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