681 Area Code — Charleston, WV
Area code 681 serves Charleston and 2 other cities in West Virginia. Local time follows America/New_York. It overlays with 304, so 10-digit dialling is required.
- State
- West Virginia
- Primary city
- Charleston
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- In service since
- 2009
- Type
- Overlay
- Overlay codes
- 304
Overlay of 304
Cities Served by 681
The 681 area code covers 3 cities and communities in West Virginia.
- Charleston
- Huntington
- Morgantown
About Area Code 681
Area code 681 is a North American Numbering Plan (NANP) area code that has been in service since 2009. It is administered by NANPA on behalf of the FCC and serves the West Virginia region anchored on Charleston.
681 is an overlay code, which means it shares its geographic boundaries with one or more existing area codes (304). Overlays are created when a region exhausts the supply of phone numbers in its original area code. Within an overlay region, residents must dial all 10 digits even for local calls, because the same 7-digit number can exist under multiple area codes.
Mobile numbers in 681 are portable: a person who moved away from Charleston may still carry a 681 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 681 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 (304). See the related codes section below to explore the rest of West Virginia.
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681 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 681?
Area code 681 is located in West Virginia, primarily serving Charleston and surrounding cities including Huntington, Morgantown. The region operates on ET (America/New_York) time.
What state is 681 area code?
681 is a West Virginia area code. It was put into service in 2009 as an overlay and shares its geographic footprint with overlay code 304.
Is 681 a scam area code?
681 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to West Virginia. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 681 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 681 use?
Area code 681 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 681 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 681 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 681 and 304?
681 and 304 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.