West Virginia Area Codes

West Virginia has 2 area codes. Located in the Southeast region of the United States.

304 681

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
West Virginia has multiple area codes. 10-digit dialing (area code + number) is required for local calls in areas with overlay codes.

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