South Carolina area codes
South Carolina has 6 area codes. All on Eastern Time.
Calling South Carolina right now
Calling hours: Every day, 8 AM to 9 PM (the federal rule)
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When can you call South Carolina numbers?
Sales calls to homes and cell phones have legal hours, set by the federal rule. Hold every number to them, since you can't tell a work line from a personal cell. Each area code's page has its local time now.
What applies in South CarolinaEvery day, 8 AM to 9 PM
- Federal (TCPA and FTC rule)Every day, 8 AM to 9 PMCalls to residential and mobile numbers. Most calls to businesses are exempt from the FTC's rule.47 CFR 64.1200(c)(1); 16 CFR 310.4(c) (opens in a new tab)
Local time comes from the area code, not from where the person is today. Mobiles keep their number when they move. Calling hours here are a guide, not legal advice. Every state's calling hours, with sources
South Carolina area code FAQ
How many area codes does South Carolina have?
6: 803, 821, 839, 843, 854 and 864.
What time zone is South Carolina area codes in?
Eastern Time (EST, UTC-5; EDT, UTC-4 in summer).
What is the newest South Carolina area code?
821, in service since August 19, 2024.
When can you call South Carolina numbers?
Every day, 8 AM to 9 PM, local time, under the federal rule.
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