Area code 843
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- Location
- Charleston, SC, South Carolina
- Time zone
- Eastern (GMT -5)
- Related area codes
- Related:803
The 843 area code covers Charleston, SC and nearby South Carolina communities.
About the 843 area code
Area code 843 takes in Charleston, Myrtle Beach, and Hilton Head Island, all in South Carolina. The whole territory follows Eastern Time (GMT -5).
843 entered service in 1998 on ground that had been part of the 803 area. It is now paired with 854 in an overlay complex, an arrangement that puts ten-digit dialing in effect for local calls.
Dialing note: 843 is part of an overlay complex with 854, so local calls in this area are dialed with all ten digits.
Numbering details on this page (service dates and overlay status) are checked against the NANPA numbering registry. Registry data as of 07/16/2026.
843 phone number FAQ
- How do I get a 843 phone number?
- Pick an available 843 number and sign up for AvoCall. Your new Charleston, SC number works for calls and texts on your existing phone over WiFi or data. Current web pricing is verified at checkout. There is no second SIM and no new device.
- Where is the 843 area code?
- It serves Charleston, SC and nearby cities in South Carolina, including Charleston, Myrtle Beach, Hilton Head Island.
- Can I receive verification codes on a 843 number?
- AvoCall 843 numbers support calling and messaging. Verification-text compatibility varies by sender; short-code and 2FA delivery is not guaranteed.