West Virginia Area Codes
West Virginia has 2 area codes. Located in the Southeast region of the United States.
All Area Codes in West Virginia
| Area Code | Primary City / Region | Full Number Format |
|---|---|---|
| 304 | Charleston , West Virginia |
+1 (304) XXX-XXXX
|
| 681 | Charleston , West Virginia |
+1 (681) XXX-XXXX
|
How to Dial West Virginia Area Codes
Calling within the US
To call a phone number in West Virginia from anywhere within the United States:
1 + (304) + XXX-XXXX
- Dial 1 (the US/Canada country code)
- Dial the area code (e.g., 304)
- Dial the 7-digit local number
Calling from outside the US
To call West Virginia from an international location:
[Exit Code] + 1 + (304) + XXX-XXXX
Replace [Exit Code] with your country's international access code
(e.g., 00 from most European countries, 0011 from Australia).
Emergency Numbers
| 911 | Police, Fire, Ambulance (Emergency) |
| 311 | Non-emergency municipal services |
| 211 | Community services and information |
| 988 | Suicide & Crisis Lifeline |
About West Virginia Area Codes
West Virginia is served by 2 area codes within the North American Numbering Plan (NANP). The area codes are distributed across different cities and regions of the state to accommodate the demand for phone numbers.
All West Virginia phone numbers use the international country code +1, followed by the three-digit area code and a seven-digit local number, for a total of 11 digits when dialing internationally.
Some areas of West Virginia have overlay area codes, meaning two or more area codes serve the same geographic area. In these regions, 10-digit dialing is mandatory for all local calls.
West Virginia at a Glance
| State | West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Country Code | +1 |
| Area Codes | 2 |
| Region | Southeast |
| Codes List |
304
, 681
|
West Virginia Map
Map of West Virginia area code regions