Area Code 681: West Virginia, West Virginia
681 is a telephone area code serving West Virginia. It is part of the North American Numbering Plan and is dialed with the country code +1.
Numbers beginning with 681 are located in West Virginia, United States (NANP region: Statewide).
How to Dial Area Code 681
| Calling from | What to dial |
|---|---|
| Anywhere in the US or Canada | 1 681 XXX-XXXX (10-digit dialing: 681 + 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 1 681 XXX XXXX |
| From Australia | 0011 1 681 XXX XXXX |
| From a mobile phone anywhere | +1 681 XXX XXXX |
Whatever country you are calling from, the + symbol replaces the exit code. Save the contact as +1 681 XXXXXXX and it will dial correctly from any phone in the world.
Time Zone for Area Code 681
Calls to a 681 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.
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 |
|---|---|
| 304 | Charleston, Morgantown |
See all 2 area codes in West Virginia →
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is area code 681?
Area code 681 is in West Virginia, United States. It covers Statewide (overlay).
What time zone is area code 681 in?
Area code 681 rings in the America/New_York time zone (UTC-05:00 standard).
Do I need to dial 1 before area code 681?
Yes, for a long-distance call inside the US and Canada you dial 1 first, then 681, 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 681.
Is area code 681 toll-free?
No. 681 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.