304 Area Code
West Virginia (statewide), West Virginia
Area code 304 is located in West Virginia (statewide), West Virginia. It covers Charleston, Huntington, and surrounding areas in the Eastern time zone (UTC-5). Administered by NANPA.
Where is area code 304?
Area code 304 is located in West Virginia (statewide), West Virginia. It covers Charleston, Huntington, and surrounding areas in the Eastern time zone (UTC-5).
Area code 304 is overlaid by area code 681. Both codes serve the same geographic region and require 10-digit dialing for local calls.
Cities Covered by Area Code 304
Area code 304 primarily serves the West Virginia (statewide) area of West Virginia. The exact coverage includes Charleston, Huntington, and Morgantown, along with surrounding communities and suburbs.
Time Zone
Eastern Time — UTC-5
Area code 304 operates in the Eastern Time Zone. When calling 304 numbers from a different time zone, be sure to account for the time difference to reach people during business hours.
About Area Code 304
Area code 304 was introduced in 1947 as a geographic area code serving West Virginia (statewide), West Virginia. As demand for phone numbers grew, overlay code 681 was added to the same region, requiring 10-digit dialing for local calls. Area codes are administered by NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administration), the organization responsible for managing phone number resources in the US and Canada.