Columbia, South Carolina

Where Is Area Code 839?

Area code 839 serves central South Carolina. It covers Columbia and nearby communities in the Midlands region. It is used in the same geographic area as area code 803 because 839 is an overlay code.

Area code 839 serves Columbia, the state capital of South Carolina, along with other cities such as Rock Hill, Sumter, Orangeburg, Aiken, and Lancaster. The 803 and 839 service area includes counties across central and north-central South Carolina. The North American Numbering Plan Administrator identifies 839 as serving the same region as 803.

This area includes well-known places in and around Columbia, such as the South Carolina State House, the University of South Carolina, and Fort Jackson. The region also includes parts of the Midlands and the Piedmont. Columbia sits near the meeting point of the Broad and Saluda rivers, which form the Congaree River.

History of Area Code 839

Area code 839 was established as an overlay for area code 803. The South Carolina Public Service Commission approved the overlay in 2018, and 839 began service on May 26, 2020. The overlay was added because the supply of available phone numbers in the 803 area was running low.

Area code 803 is one of the original North American area codes created in 1947. In 1995, part of the 803 territory was split to create area code 864 in the Upstate. Later growth in Columbia, Rock Hill, Sumter, and other 803 communities led to the addition of area code 839 instead of another geographic split. Because 839 is an overlay, 10-digit dialing is required across the 803 and 839 area.

Key Facts About Area Code 839

• Area code 839 is in South Carolina, and Columbia is its principal city.
• Area code 839 is in the Eastern Time Zone.
• Area code 839 is a geographic area code, not a toll-free code.
• Area code 839 is an overlay of area code 803, so both codes serve the same central South Carolina region.
• Area code 839 officially entered service on May 26, 2020.
• Area code 803, which shares the same service area, was one of the original area codes created in 1947.
• The 839 and 803 service area includes major institutions such as the University of South Carolina in Columbia and Fort Jackson.
• The 839 and 803 region includes cities such as Columbia, Rock Hill, Sumter, Orangeburg, Aiken, and Lancaster.

Frequently Asked Questions

What state is area code 839 in?

Area code 839 is in South Carolina.

What major cities use area code 839?

Major cities in area code 839 include Columbia, Rock Hill, Sumter, Orangeburg, Aiken, and Lancaster.

Is area code 839 a toll-free number?

No. Area code 839 is a geographic area code.