803 area code
Where the 803 area code is, its overlay and how to dial a +1 803 number from anywhere.
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.
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.
How to dial a 803 number
+1 803 555-01231 803 555-0123803 555-0123Cities in the 803 area code
A 803 number is usually in one of these places in South Carolina — 4 counties.
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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:
| Company | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bellsouth Telecomm Inc Dba Southern Bell Tel & Tel | 175 | 22% |
| Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless | 111 | 14% |
| New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC | 80 | 10% |
| Suncom Dba T-Mobile USA | 44 | 6% |
| Paetec Itel, LLC | 40 | 5% |
| Level 3 Communications, LLC | 32 | 4% |
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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