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US area code · South Carolina

803 area code

Where the 803 area code is, its overlay and how to dial a +1 803 number from anywhere.

CoversAiken, South CarolinaTime zoneEastern (ET)TypeOverlay
Quick answer

The 803 area code is in Aiken, South Carolina, United States (Eastern (ET)). To call from abroad: +1 803 555-0123. It is an overlay, so all 10 digits are dialled.

StateSouth Carolina
Main areaAiken
Time zoneEastern (ET)
TypeOverlay
10-digit dialingRequired
In service since01-Jan-1947

The 803 area code is a geographic North American Numbering Plan (NANP) code covering Aiken, South Carolina. It has been in service since 01-Jan-1947 and sits in the Eastern (ET) time zone.

Overlay 803 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.

803839

How to dial a 803 number

From abroad+1 803 555-0123
Within the US / Canada1 803 555-0123
Locally (same area)803 555-0123

Cities in the 803 area code

A 803 number is usually in one of these places in South Carolina — 4 counties.

Aiken AikenRock Hill YorkSaint AndrewsSumter SumterWest Columbia Lexington

Other South Carolina area codes

821839843854864

Frequently asked questions

Where is the 803 area code?

The 803 area code is in Aiken, South Carolina, United States (Eastern (ET)).

Is 803 an overlay area code?

Yes. 803 overlays the same region as 839, so callers dial all 10 digits.

Do I have to dial 10 digits for 803?

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

How do I call a 803 number from another country?

Dial your exit code (or +), then 1, then 803, then the number: +1 803 555-0123.

Source: NANPA numbering plan. An area code covers a region, not a precise address — a 803 number does not pinpoint a street or ZIP code.

Number holders in area code 803

Each prefix (the three digits after the area code) is assigned by NANPA to one telephone company. 800 prefixes are in use in 803, shared by 57 companies. The largest holders:

CompanyPrefixesShare
Bellsouth Telecomm Inc Dba Southern Bell Tel & Tel17522%
Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless11114%
New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC8010%
Suncom Dba T-Mobile USA446%
Paetec Itel, LLC405%
Level 3 Communications, LLC324%

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

Complaints about 803 numbers

Reports to the FTC, last 30 days
802
Recorded messages or robocalls
79%
Rank among area codes
#75 of 670
Most reported subjects
Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends (274)
Other (227)
Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) (117)

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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