Greenville, South Carolina

Where Is Area Code 864?

Area code 864 serves the Upstate region of northwestern South Carolina. It covers Greenville and nearby communities close to the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Georgia and North Carolina state lines. This is a geographic area code, not a toll-free code.

Major cities in area code 864 include Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson, Greer, Greenwood, Easley, Simpsonville, and Clemson. The area code serves all or parts of several Upstate counties, including Greenville County, Spartanburg County, Anderson County, Pickens County, Oconee County, Greenwood County, Laurens County, and Cherokee County.

Area code 864 also covers well-known places in the Upstate. These include downtown Greenville, Falls Park on the Reedy, and nearby mountain areas such as Caesars Head State Park and parts of the Blue Ridge Escarpment. Clemson University is also in the 864 region.

History of Area Code 864

Area code 864 was created on December 3, 1995, in a split from area code 803. The split gave northwestern South Carolina its own area code as telephone demand grew in the Upstate.

Area code 864 remains a standalone geographic code for this part of South Carolina. South Carolina later added other area codes in different parts of the state, but 864 has continued to serve the Upstate since the 1995 split.

Key Facts About Area Code 864

• Area code 864 is in South Carolina, and Greenville is the largest city commonly associated with it.
• Area code 864 serves the Upstate region of northwestern South Carolina.
• Area code 864 is in the Eastern Time Zone.
• Area code 864 was created on December 3, 1995, from a split of area code 803.
• Area code 864 is a geographic area code, not a toll-free area code.
• Major cities in area code 864 include Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson, Greer, Greenwood, Easley, Simpsonville, and Clemson.
• Clemson University, one of South Carolina's major public universities, is located in the 864 area code region.
• The 864 service area includes notable places such as Falls Park on the Reedy in Greenville and mountain destinations in the Upstate near the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Frequently Asked Questions

What state is area code 864 in?

Area code 864 is in South Carolina.

What major cities use area code 864?

Major cities that use area code 864 include Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson, Greer, Greenwood, Easley, Simpsonville, and Clemson.

Is area code 864 a toll-free number?

No. Area code 864 is a geographic area code for northwestern South Carolina.