Area code 854
Area code 854 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. 843 is an overlay for the same area.
Area code 854 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 | 843 |
Cities in 854
- 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 854 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 854 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 854 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 854
What time zone is area code 854?
Area code 854 is on Eastern Time. It observes daylight saving time.
Where is area code 854?
Area code 854 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 854 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 854?
843 covers the same area as 854, so numbers in the same town can have either code.