What area code is 304?
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304 at a glance
Summary
Cities & regions served by 304
Statewide West Virginia1 community on record for 304.
Where 304 sits on the map
Overlay: 681Coverage area
About the 304 region
304 covers Statewide West Virginia in West Virginia. The code has been in service since 1947 and is one of the original North American area codes.
As the Statewide West Virginia region grew, 304 ran low on available numbers, so 681 was added as an overlay code over the same geographic area. Both codes are local to each other and 10-digit dialing applies throughout.
2009: overlaid by 681.
Who called me from 304?
Community reports- Caller ID is trivially spoofed: an incoming call that displays 304 does not prove the caller is really in the 304 region or even in the United States.
- Avoid calling back unknown one-ring numbers — some premium-rate scams rely on curiosity callbacks.
- Never share verification codes, payment details, or remote access during an unsolicited call, even if the caller claims to be your bank or a government agency.
- When a 304 call pressures you to act immediately, hang up and contact the organization directly through its official number.
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Frequently asked questions
FAQWhat area code is 304?+–
304 is a telephone area code serving Statewide West Virginia in West Virginia, United States, in service since 1947.
Where is area code 304 located?+–
It covers Mason County, Logan County, Clay County and other counties, including Statewide West Virginia in West Virginia.
What time zone is 304?+–
304 observes Eastern (ET), which is UTC−5 / −4 DST and follows daylight saving time.
When did area code 304 start?+–
304 entered service in 1947 as one of the original 1947 North American area codes. Its history: 2009: overlaid by 681.
Why do calls to 304 require 10-digit dialing?+–
304 shares its territory with overlay code 681. Because both codes serve the same geographic area, the phone network needs all 10 digits to route a call, and calls between the codes are still local.
Is 304 a scam area code?+–
Scam and robocall traffic can use any North American code, 304 included — caller ID is easy to spoof, so the code alone does not tell you who is really calling. Check the community reports on this page before calling back an unknown 304 number, and report anything suspicious.
Can I get a 304 phone number?+–
Yes — most mobile carriers and VoIP providers let you request a 304 number regardless of where you physically live.