Area code 681
Area code 681 serves Charleston and nearby parts of West Virginia, including Huntington, Morgantown and Beckley. It is on Eastern Time, which observes daylight saving time. 304 is an overlay for the same area.
Area code 681 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 | 304 |
Cities in 681
- Charleston
- Huntington
- Morgantown
- Beckley
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 681 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 681 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 681 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 681
What time zone is area code 681?
Area code 681 is on Eastern Time. It observes daylight saving time.
Where is area code 681?
Area code 681 is in West Virginia. Its main city is Charleston, and it also covers Huntington, Morgantown and Beckley.
What are the legal hours to call a 681 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 681?
304 covers the same area as 681, so numbers in the same town can have either code.