Area Code 304: Charleston, West Virginia
304 is a telephone area code serving West Virginia, including Charleston, Morgantown. It is part of the North American Numbering Plan and is dialed with the country code +1.
Numbers beginning with 304 are located in West Virginia, United States (NANP region: Statewide). The code covers Charleston, Morgantown.
How to Dial Area Code 304
| Calling from | What to dial |
|---|---|
| Anywhere in the US or Canada | 1 304 XXX-XXXX (10-digit dialing: 304 + 7-digit number) |
| Local call inside the same area code | 7-digit number in most areas; 10 digits where an overlay code is active |
| From the UK or Europe | 00 1 304 XXX XXXX |
| From Australia | 0011 1 304 XXX XXXX |
| From a mobile phone anywhere | +1 304 XXX XXXX |
Whatever country you are calling from, the + symbol replaces the exit code. Save the contact as +1 304 XXXXXXX and it will dial correctly from any phone in the world.
Time Zone for Area Code 304
Calls to a 304 number ring in the America/New_York time zone, standard offset UTC-05:00. Daylight saving time applies here, so the offset moves forward one hour from March to November.
Cities and Communities Served by 304
The following places fall inside the 304 calling area:
Other Area Codes in West Virginia
These codes also serve West Virginia. Area codes are assigned by the North American Numbering Plan Administration (NANPA).
| Area Code | Cities / Coverage |
|---|---|
| 681 | Statewide (overlay) |
See all 2 area codes in West Virginia →
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is area code 304?
Area code 304 is in West Virginia, United States. It covers Charleston, Morgantown.
What time zone is area code 304 in?
Area code 304 rings in the America/New_York time zone (UTC-05:00 standard).
Do I need to dial 1 before area code 304?
Yes, for a long-distance call inside the US and Canada you dial 1 first, then 304, then the seven-digit number. The 1 is the North American long-distance trunk prefix — it is not the country code. From outside North America you dial your exit code then 1 then 304.
Is area code 304 toll-free?
No. 304 is a standard geographic area code, so normal long-distance rates apply unless your plan includes them. Toll-free NANP codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888.