Area code 843
Area code 843 serves Charleston and nearby parts of South Carolina, including Myrtle Beach, Florence and Hilton Head Island. It is on Eastern Time, which observes daylight saving time. 854 is an overlay for the same area.
Area code 843 at a glance
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
| Main city | Charleston |
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 in winter, UTC−4 in summer |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
| Overlay codes | 854 |
Cities in 843
- Charleston
- Myrtle Beach
- Florence
- Hilton Head Island
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 an 843 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 an 843 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 843 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 843
What time zone is area code 843?
Area code 843 is on Eastern Time. It observes daylight saving time.
Where is area code 843?
Area code 843 is in South Carolina. Its main city is Charleston, and it also covers Myrtle Beach, Florence and Hilton Head Island.
What are the legal hours to call an 843 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 843?
854 covers the same area as 843, so numbers in the same town can have either code.