Area codes indicate the particular regions in a state from which phone calls originate. In West Virginia, there are two area codes that cover the entire state. This makes it relatively easy to know when a phone number is from out of town, which can be a sign of suspicious intentions. Regardless of the origin of a phone call, it is possible to identify an unknown caller by submitting their phone number for a search with a reverse phone lookup service.
The area codes in West Virginia are listed below:
| 304 - Location | |||
| 681 - Location | |||
Who Controls West Virginia Area Codes?
The Public Service Commission of West Virginia is in charge of implementing and maintaining area codes assigned to the state. The Commission has only recently implemented another area code in addition to the singular code that was put into service in 1947. This happened in 2009, two years after it was determined that another area code was needed in West Virginia.
Where is Area Code 304?
Area code 304 was the first telephone area code in West Virginia and was the only area code for the state for over 50 years. It was overlaid by area code 681 in 2009. Locations covered by this area code include Beckley, Bluefield, Charleston, Clarksburg, Huntington, Martinsburg, Morgantown, Parkersburg, Princeton, Richwood, and Wheeling.
Where is Area Code 681?
Area code 681 is the telephone overlay code for area code 304. It was introduced in 2009. It covers the entire state of West Virginia. Communities covered by this area code include Beckley, Bluefield, Charleston, Clarksburg, Huntington, Martinsburg, Morgantown, Parkersburg, Princeton, Richwood, and Wheeling.