854 Area Code

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Establish a Local Presence on the South Carolina Coast

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Need to connect with customers in Charleston, Myrtle Beach, or Hilton Head Island? An 854 area code lets your business appear local across the eastern and coastal parts of South Carolina. Introduced in 2015 as an overlay for 843, 854 ensures that new numbers remain available without forcing changes for existing 843 customers.
With DialLink, you can pick a new 854 area code number or port your existing 843 number. Either way, you get full access to DialLink’s business phone system and its features like advanced call routing, unified messaging, and professional call management come built in.

Why Choose a 854 Area Code?

Area code 854 covers many of the most recognizable and fast-growing parts of southeastern South Carolina: Charleston, North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Summerville, Myrtle Beach, Hilton Head Island, and other communities along the Lowcountry and Grand Strand.
With tourism, healthcare, education, and tech growth in these areas, a local number helps you build trust, improve call response, and feel embedded in the community.

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When you choose a local number from DialLink, you're getting more than just digits:

Whether you're in South Carolina or thousands of miles away, DialLink helps your business sound local, work smarter, and scale seamlessly.

Who Can Benefit from a Local Phone Number

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Local businesses in Charleston, Mount Pleasant, and the Grand Strand

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Tourism and hospitality services needing local credibility

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Remote teams building a coastal SC presence

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Healthcare, legal, real estate, and education providers

How to Get a Local Number with DialLink

  1. Sign up for any DialLink plan

  2. Pick a local number during setup, or port your existing one

  3. Start making and receiving calls instantly via mobile, desktop, web, or desk phones

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Frequently Asked Questions

What area code is 854?

Area code 854 is an overlay for 843, covering the same geographic region in eastern South Carolina.

What city is the 854 area code?

Cities in the 854 area include Charleston, North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Summerville, Myrtle Beach, and Hilton Head Island among others.

Where in U.S. is area code 854 located?

It’s located in the Southeastern United States, specifically the coastal and eastern regions of South Carolina.

What is the overlay for the 854 area code?

The overlay is 843, meaning 854 and 843 serve the same geographic area. New numbers can be assigned under 854, while those with existing 843 numbers keep theirs.

What area codes are from South Carolina?

South Carolina has multiple area codes. In the eastern/coastal region: 843 / 854. Elsewhere: 803 / 839 (Central), 864 / 821 (Upstate), among others.

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Ready to Build Your South Carolina Presence?

Get your 854 number through DialLink today. With our system, you project professionalism, respond faster, and connect locally—even if you're not in the same city.