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