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US area code · West Virginia

681 area code

Where the 681 area code is, its overlay and how to dial a +1 681 number from anywhere.

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

The 681 area code is in South Charleston, West Virginia, United States (Eastern (ET)). To call from abroad: +1 681 555-0123. It is an overlay, so all 10 digits are dialled.

StateWest Virginia
Main areaSouth Charleston
Time zoneEastern (ET)
TypeOverlay
10-digit dialingRequired
In service since30-Jan-2008

The 681 area code is a geographic North American Numbering Plan (NANP) code covering South Charleston, West Virginia. It has been in service since 30-Jan-2008 and sits in the Eastern (ET) time zone.

Overlay 681 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.

681304

How to dial a 681 number

From abroad+1 681 555-0123
Within the US / Canada1 681 555-0123
Locally (same area)681 555-0123

Cities in the 681 area code

A 681 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

304

Frequently asked questions

Where is the 681 area code?

The 681 area code is in South Charleston, West Virginia, United States (Eastern (ET)).

Is 681 an overlay area code?

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

Do I have to dial 10 digits for 681?

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

How do I call a 681 number from another country?

Dial your exit code (or +), then 1, then 681, then the number: +1 681 555-0123.

Source: NANPA numbering plan. An area code covers a region, not a precise address — a 681 number does not pinpoint a street or ZIP code.

Number holders in area code 681

Each prefix (the three digits after the area code) is assigned by NANPA to one telephone company. 512 prefixes are in use in 681, shared by 53 companies. The largest holders:

CompanyPrefixesShare
Onvoy, LLC8316%
New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC6513%
Bandwidth.Com CLEC, LLC387%
T-Mobile USA, Inc.306%
New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC255%
Coretel West Virginia, Inc.224%

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

Complaints about 681 numbers

Reports to the FTC, last 30 days
248
Recorded messages or robocalls
69%
Rank among area codes
#310 of 670
Most reported subjects
Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) (103)
Other (85)
Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends (24)

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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