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Area code 864

Area code 864 covers Greenville, South Carolina. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: South Carolina Major City: Greenville Eastern Time (ET) Overlay: 821/864
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 864?

Area code 864 is assigned to Greenville and the surrounding region in South Carolina. Calls to numbers that start with 864 are routed to this area.

Area code 864 shares its territory with 821. Because it is an overlay, local calls require dialing all 10 digits.

Counties covered

Greenville CountySpartanburg CountyAnderson CountyPickens CountyGreenwood CountyLaurens CountyOconee CountyCherokee CountyUnion CountyAbbeville County

Line types

  • Mobile 33.8%
  • Landline 66.07%
02 / MAP

Area code 864 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 Greenville

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

Local timeGreenville, SC--:--:--

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America/New_YorkLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Greenville

WITHIN THE US864 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+1 864 XXX XXXX

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

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 864 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+1 864 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 864 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 864 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 864 555 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 864

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

AT&T
36%
Windstream Communications
16%
Sinch
9%
Lumen Technologies
7%
Bandwidth
4%
Others
28%

Mobile

Verizon Wireless
36%
AT&T Mobility
26%
T-Mobile USA
24%
Sinch
6%
USA Mobility
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 864

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

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(864) 200 Mobile Clinton Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - SC
(864) 201 Mobile Greenville T-Mobile USASUNCOM DBA T-MOBILE USA
(864) 202 Mobile Anderson T-Mobile USASUNCOM DBA T-MOBILE USA
(864) 203 Landline Greenville VonageVONAGE AMERICA LLC
(864) 205 Mobile Spartanburg T-Mobile USASUNCOM DBA T-MOBILE USA
(864) 206 Landline Gaffney AT&TBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL
(864) 207 Mobile Central T-Mobile USASUNCOM DBA T-MOBILE USA
(864) 208 Landline Spartanburg Windstream CommunicationsPAETEC ITEL, LLC
(864) 209 Mobile Anderson Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - SC
(864) 210 Landline Honea Path AT&TAT&T CORP.

Showing 10 of 784 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 864

Where is area code 864 used?
Area code 864 serves Greenville and the surrounding area in South Carolina, including Greenville County, Spartanburg County, Anderson County, Pickens County, Greenwood County.
What city is area code 864 from?
The main city of area code 864 is Greenville, SC.
What time zone is area code 864 in?
Area code 864 is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (America/New_York).
Is 864 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 821. In an overlay, every call requires dialing all 10 digits.
How do I call a number with area code 864 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 864 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 864 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 864 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 864 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 864?
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 864 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 66.07% of the number blocks are landline, 33.8% mobile.
How do I save a 864 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 864 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 864?
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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