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Area code 864

Where the 864 area code is, its overlay and how to dial a +1 864 number from anywhere.

CoversAnderson, South CarolinaTime zoneEastern (ET)TypeOverlay
Quick answer

The 864 area code is in Anderson, South Carolina, United States (Eastern (ET)). To call from abroad: +1 864 555-0123. It is an overlay, so all 10 digits are dialled.

StateSouth Carolina
Main areaAnderson
Time zoneEastern (ET)
TypeOverlay
10-digit dialingRequired
In service since14-Mar-1995

The 864 area code is a geographic North American Numbering Plan (NANP) code covering Anderson, South Carolina. It has been in service since 14-Mar-1995 and sits in the Eastern (ET) time zone.

Overlay 864 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.

864803821

How to dial a 864 number

From abroad+1 864 555-0123
Within the US / Canada1 864 555-0123
Locally (same area)864 555-0123

Cities in the 864 area code

A 864 number is usually in one of these places in South Carolina — 5 counties.

Anderson AndersonGreenville Greenville;SpartanburgGreenwood GreenwoodSpartanburg SpartanburgTaylors GreenvilleWade Hampton

Other South Carolina area codes

803821839843854

Frequently asked questions

Where is the 864 area code?

The 864 area code is in Anderson, South Carolina, United States (Eastern (ET)).

Is 864 an overlay area code?

Yes. 864 overlays the same region as 803, 821, so callers dial all 10 digits.

Do I have to dial 10 digits for 864?

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

How do I call a 864 number from another country?

Dial your exit code (or +), then 1, then 864, then the number: +1 864 555-0123.

Source: NANPA numbering plan. An area code covers a region, not a precise address — a 864 number does not pinpoint a street or ZIP code.

Missed a call from +1 864?

In the 30 days to September 24, 2026, 733 unwanted calls showing a 864 number were reported to the US Federal Trade Commission, 66% of them recorded messages or robocalls. That puts 864 at #98 of 670 area codes reported.

Other310
Medical & prescriptions97
Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends93
Dropped call or no message70
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 864 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 +1 864 numbers

Phone companies hold blocks of numbers in each area code. The main holders in 864:

Bellsouth Telecomm Inc Dba Southern Bell Tel & Tel 175Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless 95Paetec Itel, LLC 78New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC 70Suncom Dba T-Mobile USA 63Onvoy, LLC 48

About 28.6% of the 800 prefixes in use belong to mobile carriers: a 864 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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