864 Area Code — Greenville, SC
Area code 864 serves Greenville and 3 other cities in South Carolina. Local time follows America/New_York. It has no overlay codes.
- State
- South Carolina
- Primary city
- Greenville
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- In service since
- 1995
- Type
- Geographic
- Overlay codes
- None
Cities Served by 864
The 864 area code covers 4 cities and communities in South Carolina.
- Greenville
- Spartanburg
- Anderson
- Greer
About Area Code 864
Area code 864 is a North American Numbering Plan (NANP) area code that has been in service since 1995. It is administered by NANPA on behalf of the FCC and serves the South Carolina region anchored on Greenville.
864 is currently a single-coverage geographic area code with no overlays. This means a 7-digit number in this area code is unique within its rate centers, though best-practice is always to dial the full 10-digit number when contacting a 864 line.
Mobile numbers in 864 are portable: a person who moved away from Greenville may still carry a 864 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 864 number, run it through the reverse lookup tool above for the most accurate, free identification.
If you live or do business in South Carolina, you may also interact with neighbouring or overlay codes. See the related codes section below to explore the rest of South Carolina.
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864 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 864?
Area code 864 is located in South Carolina, primarily serving Greenville and surrounding cities including Spartanburg, Anderson, Greer. The region operates on ET (America/New_York) time.
What state is 864 area code?
864 is a South Carolina area code. It was put into service in 1995 and has no overlay codes — it covers its geographic area exclusively.
Is 864 a scam area code?
864 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to South Carolina. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 864 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 864 use?
Area code 864 operates on ET (America/New_York). Numbers in this area code follow standard South Carolina time-zone rules including any daylight-saving transitions for that region.
Can I look up a specific 864 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 864 number. NumLocation returns the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP), carrier, rate-center city, and any public listings tied to the number — free.