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Area code 854

Where the 854 area code is, its overlay and how to dial a +1 854 number from anywhere.

CoversNorth Charleston, South CarolinaTime zoneEastern (ET)TypeOverlay
Quick answer

The 854 area code is in North Charleston, South Carolina, United States (Eastern (ET)). To call from abroad: +1 854 555-0123. It is an overlay, so all 10 digits are dialled.

StateSouth Carolina
Main areaNorth Charleston
Time zoneEastern (ET)
TypeOverlay
10-digit dialingRequired
In service since16-Dec-2013

The 854 area code is a geographic North American Numbering Plan (NANP) code covering North Charleston, South Carolina. It has been in service since 16-Dec-2013 and sits in the Eastern (ET) time zone.

Overlay 854 shares its region

Several area codes cover the same geographic area, so two neighbours can have different codes. Because of the overlay, you must dial all 10 digits (area code + number) even for local calls.

854843

How to dial a 854 number

From abroad+1 854 555-0123
Within the US / Canada1 854 555-0123
Locally (same area)854 555-0123

Cities in the 854 area code

A 854 number is usually in one of these places in South Carolina — 7 counties.

Florence FlorenceGoose Creek BerkeleyHilton Head Island BeaufortMount Pleasant CharlestonNorth Charleston Berkeley;Charleston;DorchesterNorth Myrtle Beach HorrySummerville Dorchester

Other South Carolina area codes

803821839843864

Frequently asked questions

Where is the 854 area code?

The 854 area code is in North Charleston, South Carolina, United States (Eastern (ET)).

Is 854 an overlay area code?

Yes. 854 overlays the same region as 843, so callers dial all 10 digits.

Do I have to dial 10 digits for 854?

Yes — dial the area code plus the seven-digit number.

How do I call a 854 number from another country?

Dial your exit code (or +), then 1, then 854, then the number: +1 854 555-0123.

Source: NANPA numbering plan. An area code covers a region, not a precise address — a 854 number does not pinpoint a street or ZIP code.

Missed a call from +1 854?

In the 30 days to September 24, 2026, 74 unwanted calls showing a 854 number were reported to the US Federal Trade Commission, 74% of them recorded messages or robocalls. That puts 854 at #384 of 670 area codes reported.

Other25
Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)24
Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends7
Medical & prescriptions4
Before you call back
  • If you do not know anyone in South Carolina, do not call back: a genuine caller will leave a message or send a text.
  • Scammers fake the number shown on caller ID, so a 854 number can hide a caller anywhere in the world.
  • Never give a code received by text or a bank detail to an unknown caller. In the US, calls can be reported at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

Who issues +1 854 numbers

Phone companies hold blocks of numbers in each area code. The main holders in 854:

Onvoy, LLC 42New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC 21Fractel, LLC 16Onvoy Spectrum, LLC 14Ton80 Communications, LLC 11Multiple Ocn Listing 9

About 17.5% of the 194 prefixes in use belong to mobile carriers: a 854 number is often a cell phone, and it may have moved to another carrier since.

Sources: FTC Do Not Call reported calls (numbers as reported by consumers, not verified), NANPA central office code assignments.

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