West Virginia area codes
West Virginia has 2 area codes, all on UTC−5 standard time. Each card shows the main cities; open one for its overlays, history and a free lookup.
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West Virginia area code questions
How many area codes does West Virginia have?
West Virginia has 2 area codes in service: 304 and 681.
What was the original West Virginia area code?
304 was among the original area codes created in 1947.
What is the newest area code in West Virginia?
681, in service since March 28, 2009 as an overlay on 304.
What time zone is West Virginia area codes in?
Eastern.
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Sources: NANPA NPA database (11/04/2026) and Google libphonenumber. Area codes show where a number was assigned, not where its owner is today.