What area code is 854?
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854 at a glance
Summary
Cities & regions served by 854
Charleston (overlay)Showing 12 of 78 recorded communities — major cities first.
Where 854 sits on the map
Overlay of 843Coverage area
About the 854 region
854 covers Charleston in South Carolina, including Florence, Darlington, Horry, Marion and Dillon. The code has been in service since 2015.
854 itself is an overlay: it shares its territory with 843 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 843.
Who called me from 854?
Community reports- Caller ID is trivially spoofed: an incoming call that displays 854 does not prove the caller is really in the 854 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 854 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 854?+–
854 is a telephone area code serving Charleston in South Carolina, United States, in service since 2015.
Where is area code 854 located?+–
It covers Florence County, Darlington County, Horry County and other counties, including Florence, Darlington, Horry, Marion and Dillon in South Carolina.
What cities are in area code 854?+–
Major communities on record include Florence, Darlington, Horry, Marion and Dillon, among others. The code's territory spans the Charleston region of South Carolina.
What time zone is 854?+–
854 observes Eastern (ET), which is UTC−5 / −4 DST and follows daylight saving time.
When did area code 854 start?+–
854 entered service in 2015. Its history: overlaid on 843.
Why does area code 854 exist?+–
854 is an overlay of 843: 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 854 a scam area code?+–
Scam and robocall traffic can use any North American code, 854 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 854 number, and report anything suspicious.
Can I get a 854 phone number?+–
Yes — most mobile carriers and VoIP providers let you request a 854 number regardless of where you physically live, although in an overlaid region you may be assigned 843 instead.