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State: West Virginia (WV)
Area Codes: 2
Timezone: Eastern (EDT)
Current Time: 9:47 PM

About West Virginia Area Codes

West Virginia (WV) uses 2 telephone area codes to serve its residents and businesses. With an estimated population of 1,347,403, West Virginia is one of the smaller states in the North American Numbering Plan (NANP). The state is primarily in the Eastern Time Zone (EDT). The current local time in West Virginia is 9:47 PM.

The largest cities in West Virginia include Huntington (pop. 186,034), Charleston (pop. 138,706), Wheeling (pop. 75,392), Morgantown (pop. 72,458) and Weirton (pop. 65,578) . West Virginia has 55 counties spread across its territory. Each area code in WV covers a geographic region of the state, with some areas using overlay codes that share the same geographic territory as an existing area code.

When calling a West Virginia phone number from outside the area code, you must dial the full 10-digit number: the 3-digit area code followed by the 7-digit local number. Many parts of West Virginia now require 10-digit dialing even for local calls due to overlay area codes and the nationwide 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline implementation.

All West Virginia Area Codes

The table below lists every active area code in West Virginia, along with the major city served and other cities covered by each code.

Area Code Major City Other Cities
304 Huntington Charleston, Wheeling, Morgantown, Weirton, Parkersburg, Beckley, Bluefield, Clarksburg and more
681 Huntington Charleston, Wheeling, Morgantown, Parkersburg, Bluefield, Clarksburg, Martinsburg, Bridgeport and more

Largest Cities in West Virginia

These are the largest cities in West Virginia by population, along with their primary area codes and counties.

City Population County
Huntington 186,034 Cabell County
Charleston 138,706 Kanawha County
Wheeling 75,392 Ohio County
Morgantown 72,458 Monongalia County
Weirton 65,578 Hancock County
Parkersburg 62,566 Wood County
Beckley 57,942 Raleigh County
Bluefield 40,640 Mercer County
Clarksburg 40,403 Harrison County
Fairmont 32,847 Marion County

Frequently Asked Questions

West Virginia has 2 active area codes. These include 304 (Huntington) and 681 (Huntington) .

West Virginia is primarily in the Eastern Time Zone (EDT). The current local time is 9:47 PM.

The area code covering the most cities in West Virginia is 304, which serves Huntington and 232+ other communities.

Yes, most areas in West Virginia now require 10-digit dialing (area code + 7-digit number) for all local calls. This requirement was implemented across the United States starting in October 2021 to support the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Even if you are calling within the same area code, you need to dial all 10 digits.

To call a West Virginia number from within the United States, dial the area code followed by the 7-digit phone number (e.g., 304-XXX-XXXX). From outside the US, dial your country's exit code, then 1 (the US country code), then the full 10-digit number.

West Virginia has 55 counties. The state's total estimated population is 1,347,403, spread across these counties and served by 2 area codes.

Huntington is served by area code 304 and 681 .
West Virginia at a Glance
  • Abbreviation WV
  • Area Codes 2
  • Population 1,347,403
  • Counties 55
  • Cities 401
  • Time Zone Eastern
  • Current Time 9:47 PM
Quick Reference
  • 304 Huntington
  • 681 Huntington