304 Area Code — Charleston, WV
Area code 304 serves Charleston and 4 other cities in West Virginia. Local time follows America/New_York. It overlays with 681, so 10-digit dialling is required.
- State
- West Virginia
- Primary city
- Charleston
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- In service since
- 1947
- Type
- Geographic
- Overlay codes
- 681
Cities Served by 304
The 304 area code covers 5 cities and communities in West Virginia.
- Charleston
- Huntington
- Morgantown
- Wheeling
- Parkersburg
About Area Code 304
Area code 304 is a North American Numbering Plan (NANP) area code that has been in service since 1947. It is administered by NANPA on behalf of the FCC and serves the West Virginia region anchored on Charleston.
304 now shares its territory with an overlay code (681). 10-digit dialling is required for local calls within this region because the same 7-digit number can be assigned under either code.
Mobile numbers in 304 are portable: a person who moved away from Charleston may still carry a 304 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 304 number, run it through the reverse lookup tool above for the most accurate, free identification.
If you live or do business in West Virginia, you may also interact with neighbouring or overlay codes (681). See the related codes section below to explore the rest of West Virginia.
Other West Virginia Area Codes
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304 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 304?
Area code 304 is located in West Virginia, primarily serving Charleston and surrounding cities including Huntington, Morgantown, Wheeling. The region operates on ET (America/New_York) time.
What state is 304 area code?
304 is a West Virginia area code. It was put into service in 1947 and shares its geographic footprint with overlay code 681.
Is 304 a scam area code?
304 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to West Virginia. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 304 numbers — judge each call by content (urgent demands, unfamiliar transfers) rather than the area code alone. Run the specific number through our reverse lookup if you're unsure.
What time zone does 304 use?
Area code 304 operates on ET (America/New_York). Numbers in this area code follow standard West Virginia time-zone rules including any daylight-saving transitions for that region.
Can I look up a specific 304 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 304 number. NumLocation returns the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP), carrier, rate-center city, and any public listings tied to the number — free.
What's the difference between 304 and 681?
304 and 681 cover the same West Virginia geographic area as overlay codes. Calls between them are local, but you must dial all 10 digits. New phone numbers in this region are assigned from either pool depending on what's available with the carrier at signup.