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US area code · West Virginia

304 area code

Where the 304 area code is, its overlay and how to dial a +1 304 number from anywhere.

CoversSouth Charleston, West VirginiaTime zoneEastern (ET)TypeOverlay
Quick answer

The 304 area code is in South Charleston, West Virginia, United States (Eastern (ET)). To call from abroad: +1 304 555-0123. It is an overlay, so all 10 digits are dialled.

StateWest Virginia
Main areaSouth Charleston
Time zoneEastern (ET)
TypeOverlay
10-digit dialingRequired
In service since01-Jan-1947

The 304 area code is a geographic North American Numbering Plan (NANP) code covering South Charleston, West Virginia. It has been in service since 01-Jan-1947 and sits in the Eastern (ET) time zone.

Overlay 304 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.

304681

How to dial a 304 number

From abroad+1 304 555-0123
Within the US / Canada1 304 555-0123
Locally (same area)304 555-0123

Cities in the 304 area code

A 304 number is usually in one of these places in West Virginia — 5 counties.

Huntington Cabell;WayneMorgantown MonongaliaParkersburg WoodSouth CharlestonWeirton HancockWheeling Ohio

Other West Virginia area codes

681

Frequently asked questions

Where is the 304 area code?

The 304 area code is in South Charleston, West Virginia, United States (Eastern (ET)).

Is 304 an overlay area code?

Yes. 304 overlays the same region as 681, so callers dial all 10 digits.

Do I have to dial 10 digits for 304?

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

How do I call a 304 number from another country?

Dial your exit code (or +), then 1, then 304, then the number: +1 304 555-0123.

Source: NANPA numbering plan. An area code covers a region, not a precise address — a 304 number does not pinpoint a street or ZIP code.

Number holders in area code 304

Each prefix (the three digits after the area code) is assigned by NANPA to one telephone company. 800 prefixes are in use in 304, shared by 49 companies. The largest holders:

CompanyPrefixesShare
Frontier West Virginia Inc.25632%
Citizens Tel Co Of Wv Dba Frontier Of Wv8611%
New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC547%
Gateway Telecom LLC Dba Stratuswave Comm LLC Wv476%
Fibernet, LLC435%
Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless425%

Source: NANPA central office code assignments. A number keeps its original prefix when it is ported to another carrier.

Complaints about 304 numbers

Reports to the FTC, last 30 days
1,392
Recorded messages or robocalls
82%
Rank among area codes
#14 of 670
Most reported subjects
Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) (756)
Other (409)
Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends (70)

Period Aug 26 – Sep 24, 2026. These are the numbers shown on the caller ID of the reported calls; many are spoofed and do not belong to the real caller.

Source: US Federal Trade Commission, Do Not Call reported calls data (daily files).

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