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Where is the 839 Area Code?
The 839 area code is located in central South Carolina, United States, and covers the same region as the 803 area code. It operates as an overlay and includes major cities such as Columbia, Rock Hill, and Sumter, spanning urban centers, suburban communities, and smaller towns to support local communication across central South Carolina.
Key Locations within the 839 Area Code:
- Major Cities & Communities: Columbia, Rock Hill, Sumter, Aiken, North Augusta, St. Andrews, Lexington, Seven Oaks, West Columbia, Dentsville, Orangeburg, Cayce, Irmo, Fort Mill, Forest Acres
- Counties (Partial or Complete Coverage): Richland, Lexington, York, Aiken, Sumter, Orangeburg, Lancaster, Kershaw, Chester, Newberry, Clarendon, Edgefield, Fairfield, Barnwell, Hampton
Time Zone
The 839 area code, covering central South Carolina including Columbia, Rock Hill, and Sumter, follows the Eastern Time Zone (ET). This includes Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5) during the winter months and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4) during daylight saving time in the summer.
About the 839 Area Code in South Carolina
The 839 area code entered service in May 2020 as an overlay to 803. It covers South Carolina’s Midlands region, including Columbia, Rock Hill, and Sumter. This area is a central economic engine, driven largely by government, manufacturing, and healthcare sectors. The Columbia metropolitan area accounts for about 17.6% of South Carolina’s GDP while representing a comparatively smaller share of the state’s population, serving as a key hub for employment and commerce. Key Economic Drivers in the 839 Region:
- Manufacturing & Logistics: Michelin, Continental Tire, Amazon, UPS
- Healthcare & Pharma: Prisma Health, Nephron Pharmaceuticals, BlueCross BlueShield of SC
- Government & Education: University of South Carolina, Fort Jackson, State Government of South Carolina
- Technology & Energy: Capgemini, Dominion Energy
History of 839 Area Code
Area code 839 started serving Central South Carolina on May 26, 2020, as an overlay of area code 803, which serves the same region. It was one of the three area codes introduced that year.
Furthermore, it is South Carolina’s fifth area code, which currently has six. It was created to relieve the pressure on the 803 area code, as its numbers were insufficient to meet the rising demand.
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How Does an 839 Phone Number Work for Your Business?
An 839 phone number allows your business to appear local in central South Carolina, including Columbia, Rock Hill, and nearby communities. Businesses can manage calls easily through landlines, mobile phones, or VoIP, maintaining a local presence without multiple physical offices.
As an overlay of the 803 area code, 839 requires mandatory 10‑digit dialing for all local calls. Even calls within the same area must include the area code, while long-distance calls within the U.S. require the leading 1 (for example, 1‑839‑555‑XXXX). This ensures seamless communication and proper call routing across the region’s networks.
Top prefixes in the 839 region are assigned across major carriers, including Verizon, AT&T, T‑Mobile, Bandwidth.com, and regional wireless providers. Through VoIP and virtual phone providers like Calilio, businesses can choose numbers with these prefixes while leveraging features such as auto-attendant, call forwarding, and IVR. This makes it easy to appear local and professional across Columbia, Rock Hill, and other central South Carolina communities.
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How to Get a Phone Number with Area Code 839?
Acquiring 839 area code numbers is a straightforward process.
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Create an account on Calilio & log in to your dashboard.
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Navigate to the left sidebar & click the plus symbol (+) located next to the Number section.
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You will land on the My Number page; select the United States as the country for an 839 area code number.
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Select the Number Type and then choose the Capabilities (SMS, Voice, MMS).
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Scroll down, choose an available number from the list, and click the Add to Cart button.
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In the final step, enter your name and click Confirm Purchase from the cart to complete payment and activate your virtual number.
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Why Does a Business Need an 839 Area Code Number?
Utilizing 839 numbers has a lot of benefits.
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Maintains Professionalism
Establishes Customer Trust
Increases Client Engagement
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