854 Area Code
Covers Charleston and nearby communities in South Carolina.
(854) 555-0142Area code 854 map
Interactive coverage map for area code 854, centered on Charleston, South Carolina
32.8546, -79.9748
Open in OpenStreetMapArea code 854 coverage map — centered on Charleston. Shaded area shows the approximate reach around the primary city.
854 is the area code for Charleston and the surrounding part of South Carolina. It reaches roughly 470,000 people across places such as Charleston, North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Summerville and more. The region observes Eastern time, so a number like (854) 555-0142 is on that clock right now. On the ground it spans Berkeley, Charleston, Dorchester and nearby counties. It shares its territory with the overlay code 843, which sit on the exact same map. Because the 854 region uses more than one area code, you must dial all ten digits — area code included — even for a local call. You do not, however, need to dial a leading 1 for calls within the US and Canada. Scroll on for a real-time clock, an area map, the cities and counties inside 854, its related area codes, and practical advice on 854 robocalls and caller-ID spoofing.
Cities covered by 854
Cities & neighborhoods
- Charleston
- North Charleston
- Mount Pleasant
- Summerville
- Goose Creek
- Hilton Head Island
- Florence
- North Myrtle Beach
Counties
- Berkeley
- Charleston
- Dorchester
- Beaufort
- Florence
- Horry
Looking for the broader picture? See all South Carolina area codes.
Nearby & overlay area codes
Overlay codes (same area)
These share 854’s geography — a number in either code can be on the same street.
Neighboring codes
Codes for adjacent regions and metros.
Is a call from 854 a scam?
Area code 854 serves Charleston and the surrounding area, so most calls are ordinary local and business traffic. As everywhere, spam and robocalls do use 854 numbers, frequently by spoofing a local-looking caller ID to boost pickup rates. The area code itself tells you nothing about who is really calling, so judge the call by what's said, not the number.
Red flags to watch for
- Pressure to act right now, or threats of arrest, fines, or service being cut off.
- Requests to pay with gift cards, wire transfer, crypto, or a payment app.
- Asking for passwords, one-time codes, your SSN, or full card/bank numbers.
- A robocall or recording, or a number that won’t let you call back.
When unsure, hang up and call the organization back on a number you look up yourself.
Calling a 854 number from abroad
Every 854 number is a US/Canada +1 number. From a mobile anywhere, the simplest approach is to dial it in international format:
+1 854 555-0142If your phone can’t dial the +, replace it with your country’s exit code, then 1, then the number:
- UK, Germany, France & most of Europe
00 1 854 555-0142 - Australia
0011 1 854 555-0142 - Japan
010 1 854 555-0142 - Mexico
00 1 854 555-0142
Within the US and Canada you don’t need any of this — just dial the ten digits 854 555-0142.
Reverse phone lookup
Check any US or Canada number to see whether it's a working line, which carrier it sits on, whether it's mobile, landline or VoIP, and roughly where it's registered.
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Area code 854: frequently asked questions
Where is the 854 area code located?
The 854 area code is located in South Carolina, centered on Charleston. It covers Berkeley, Charleston, Dorchester, Beaufort, Florence, Horry and nearby communities including Charleston, North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Summerville, Goose Creek, Hilton Head Island.
What time zone is 854 in?
Area code 854 is in the Eastern time zone (UTC-5 (EST) / UTC-4 (EDT)). You can see the exact current local time for Charleston on the live clock above.
What cities use area code 854?
Cities and areas that use 854 include Charleston, North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Summerville, Goose Creek, Hilton Head Island. Its primary city is Charleston, SC.
Do I need to dial 1 before 854?
For calls within the US, you do not need to dial a leading 1, but you do need all ten digits: 854 plus the seven-digit number. The 854 area requires ten-digit dialing because more than one area code serves it.
Is 854 a toll-free or scam number?
No — 854 is a normal geographic area code for Charleston, not a toll-free code (toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888). A 854 number is not inherently a scam, but the code can be spoofed. See the spam-call section above for how to tell.
What are the overlay area codes for 854?
Area code 854 is overlaid by 843, meaning those codes cover the same geographic area.