What area code is 839?
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839 at a glance
Summary
Cities & regions served by 839
Columbia (overlay)Showing 12 of 18 recorded communities — major cities first.
Where 839 sits on the map
Overlay of 803Coverage area
About the 839 region
839 covers Columbia in South Carolina, including Richland, Sumter, Kershaw, Fairfield and Lee. The code has been in service since 2020.
839 itself is an overlay: it shares its territory with 803 and was introduced when those codes ran low on new number combinations. New lines may receive either code, calls between them are local, and 10-digit dialing is required across the region.
Overlaid on 803.
Who called me from 839?
Community reports- Caller ID is trivially spoofed: an incoming call that displays 839 does not prove the caller is really in the 839 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 839 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 839?+–
839 is a telephone area code serving Columbia in South Carolina, United States, in service since 2020.
Where is area code 839 located?+–
It covers Richland County, Sumter County, Kershaw County and other counties, including Richland, Sumter, Kershaw, Fairfield and Lee in South Carolina.
What cities are in area code 839?+–
Major communities on record include Richland, Sumter, Kershaw, Fairfield and Lee, among others. The code's territory spans the Columbia region of South Carolina.
What time zone is 839?+–
839 observes Eastern (ET), which is UTC−5 / −4 DST and follows daylight saving time.
When did area code 839 start?+–
839 entered service in 2020. Its history: overlaid on 803.
Why does area code 839 exist?+–
839 is an overlay of 803: it covers the exact same territory and was introduced when the original code ran low on new number combinations. New lines may receive either code, calls between them are local, and 10-digit dialing applies.
Is 839 a scam area code?+–
Scam and robocall traffic can use any North American code, 839 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 839 number, and report anything suspicious.
Can I get a 839 phone number?+–
Yes — most mobile carriers and VoIP providers let you request a 839 number regardless of where you physically live, although in an overlaid region you may be assigned 803 instead.