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US area code · South Carolina

864 area code

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.

Number holders in area code 864

Each prefix (the three digits after the area code) is assigned by NANPA to one telephone company. 800 prefixes are in use in 864, shared by 54 companies. The largest holders:

CompanyPrefixesShare
Bellsouth Telecomm Inc Dba Southern Bell Tel & Tel17522%
Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless9512%
Paetec Itel, LLC7810%
New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC709%
Suncom Dba T-Mobile USA638%
Onvoy, LLC486%

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

Complaints about 864 numbers

Reports to the FTC, last 30 days
733
Recorded messages or robocalls
66%
Rank among area codes
#98 of 670
Most reported subjects
Other (310)
Medical & prescriptions (97)
Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends (93)

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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