Area Code 843: Charleston, South Carolina
843 is a telephone area code serving South Carolina, including Charleston, Myrtle Beach. It is part of the North American Numbering Plan and is dialed with the country code +1.
Numbers beginning with 843 are located in South Carolina, United States (NANP region: Coastal). The code covers Charleston, Myrtle Beach.
How to Dial Area Code 843
| Calling from | What to dial |
|---|---|
| Anywhere in the US or Canada | 1 843 XXX-XXXX (10-digit dialing: 843 + 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 1 843 XXX XXXX |
| From Australia | 0011 1 843 XXX XXXX |
| From a mobile phone anywhere | +1 843 XXX XXXX |
Whatever country you are calling from, the + symbol replaces the exit code. Save the contact as +1 843 XXXXXXX and it will dial correctly from any phone in the world.
Time Zone for Area Code 843
Calls to a 843 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 843
The following places fall inside the 843 calling area:
Other Area Codes in South Carolina
These codes also serve South Carolina. Area codes are assigned by the North American Numbering Plan Administration (NANPA).
| Area Code | Cities / Coverage |
|---|---|
| 803 | Columbia |
| 839 | Midlands (overlay) |
| 854 | Greenville (overlay) |
| 864 | Greenville, Spartanburg |
See all 5 area codes in South Carolina →
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is area code 843?
Area code 843 is in South Carolina, United States. It covers Charleston, Myrtle Beach.
What time zone is area code 843 in?
Area code 843 rings in the America/New_York time zone (UTC-05:00 standard).
Do I need to dial 1 before area code 843?
Yes, for a long-distance call inside the US and Canada you dial 1 first, then 843, 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 843.
Is area code 843 toll-free?
No. 843 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.