Area code 304
Area code 304 serves Charleston and nearby parts of West Virginia, including Huntington, Morgantown and Parkersburg. It is on Eastern Time, which observes daylight saving time. 681 is an overlay for the same area.
Area code 304 at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| Main city | Charleston |
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 in winter, UTC−4 in summer |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
| Overlay codes | 681 |
Cities in 304
- Charleston
- Huntington
- Morgantown
- Parkersburg
An area code shows where a number was first assigned. Mobile numbers keep their area code when people move, so the person you’re calling may be somewhere else.
When you can call a 304 number
Federal telemarketing rules under the TCPA allow sales calls between 8 AM and 9 PM in the called person’s local time. Here is that window for a 304 number, shown in your own time zone.
General information, not legal advice. Some states add rules for Sundays, holidays or the number of calls. See our calling hours guide.
| If you’re on | You can call 304 between |
|---|---|
| Eastern | 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Central | 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Mountain | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Arizona | 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Pacific | 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
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Questions about 304
What time zone is area code 304?
Area code 304 is on Eastern Time. It observes daylight saving time.
Where is area code 304?
Area code 304 is in West Virginia. Its main city is Charleston, and it also covers Huntington, Morgantown and Parkersburg.
What are the legal hours to call a 304 number?
Under the federal TCPA, sales calls are allowed from 8 AM to 9 PM in the called person’s local time. Personal and informational calls are not limited by these hours.
What area codes overlay 304?
681 covers the same area as 304, so numbers in the same town can have either code.