What time zone is area code 839 in?

Area code 839 uses Eastern Time.

What area codes overlay 839?

803 serves the same area as 839. New numbers in the area can get any of these codes, which is why local calls need all 10 digits.

Is a call from area code 839 a scam?

The area code alone doesn’t tell you. Most calls from 839 are ordinary local calls, but scammers can fake (“spoof”) any number. If you don’t recognize a 839 number, let it go to voicemail.

When did area code 839 start?

839 went into service in 2020. It was created from area code 803.

Can a 839 number be outside South Carolina?

Yes. People keep their numbers when they move and when they switch to mobile or internet phone services, so a 839 caller can be anywhere.

Area code 839

Where is area code 839?

Columbia, Newberry and Barnwell, South Carolina

Local time: … (Eastern Time)

State	South Carolina
Country	United States
Main cities	Columbia, Newberry and Barnwell
Time zone	Eastern Time
Overlay area codes	803
In service since	2020 (created from 803)
Assigned prefixes	191
Dialing format	(839) XXX-XXXX · +1 839 XXX XXXX from abroad

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Cities and towns in area code 839

Listed by how many phone prefixes (the 3 digits after the area code) are assigned to each place in 839.

Columbia, SC (26)
Newberry, SC (23)
Barnwell, SC (16)
Orangeburg, SC (16)
Chester, SC (15)
Aiken, SC (10)
Rock Hill, SC (7)
Camden, SC (5)
Winnsboro, SC (5)
Clover, SC (4)
Batesburg-Leesville, SC (3)
Bath, SC (3)
Fort Mill, SC (3)
North Augusta, SC (3)
Sumter, SC (3)
York, SC (3)
Bamberg, SC (2)
Chpnltlmtn, SC (2)
Denmark, SC (2)
Edgefield, SC (2)
Ehrhardt, SC (2)
Estill, SC (2)
Johnston, SC (2)
Lancaster, SC (2)
Lexington, SC (2)
New Ellenton, SC (2)
Whitmire, SC (2)
Beech Is, SC (1)
Blackville, SC (1)
Chapin, SC (1)
Eastover, SC (1)
Elloree, SC (1)
Eutawville, SC (1)
Fairfax, SC (1)
Graniteville, SC (1)
Great Falls, SC (1)
Hampton, SC (1)
Hickorygrv, SC (1)
Holly Hill, SC (1)
Jackson, SC (1)
Lk Wylie W, SC (1)
Manning, SC (1)
Mill Creek, SC (1)
North, SC (1)
Norway, SC (1)
Olar, SC (1)
Prosperity, SC (1)
Ridgeway, SC (1)
Santee, SC (1)
Shawafbhts, SC (1)
Williston, SC (1)

Phone companies in area code 839

The carriers that hold the most 839 prefixes. People can move their number to another carrier, so this shows who first issued a number, not who serves it today.

Prefixes	Carrier
65	New Cingular Wireless PCS (AT&T)
31	Onvoy
23	Ton80 Communications
18	Fractel
9	Verizon Wireless
8	Onvoy Spectrum (Charter Spectrum)
7	Powertel Atlanta Licenses (T-Mobile)
4	Nuso

All 191 prefixes in area code 839

Pick the 3 digits after the area code to see that prefix’s city and carrier.

Area codes that overlay 839

Questions

Where is area code 839?: Area code 839 is in South Carolina. It serves Columbia, Newberry, Barnwell, Orangeburg and Chester and 46 other cities and towns.
What time zone is area code 839 in?: Area code 839 uses Eastern Time.
What area codes overlay 839?: 803 serves the same area as 839. New numbers in the area can get any of these codes, which is why local calls need all 10 digits.
Is a call from area code 839 a scam?: The area code alone doesn’t tell you. Most calls from 839 are ordinary local calls, but scammers can fake (“spoof”) any number. If you don’t recognize a 839 number, let it go to voicemail.
When did area code 839 start?: 839 went into service in 2020. It was created from area code 803.
Can a 839 number be outside South Carolina?: Yes. People keep their numbers when they move and when they switch to mobile or internet phone services, so a 839 caller can be anywhere.

Other area codes in South Carolina

Area code	Main cities
821	Greenwood, Laurens and Greenville
843	Charleston, Myrtle Beach and Florence
854	Charleston, Hilton Head Isle and Beaufort
864	Greenville, Spartanburg and Anderson