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Myrtle Beach, SC Area Codes
Myrtle Beach is served by 2 area codes (843, 854). Here's which is original, which are overlays, and how to pick one for a new local number.
Last updated October 3, 2026 · Source: NANPA
Area codes serving Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach sits in South Carolina, part of the South region and the Eastern Time zone. Its numbers are spread across an overlay of 2 codes that all cover the same ground: 843, 854.
The original code is 843 (in service since 1998). As the area ran low on numbers, regulators added overlay codes on top instead of splitting the city, so longtime residents kept their numbers while new lines received a newer code.
| Code | Area served | In service |
|---|---|---|
| 843 | Coastal South Carolina, from Hilton Head through Charleston to Myrtle Beach and Florence | March 22, 1998 |
| 854 | Coastal South Carolina, from Hilton Head through Charleston to Myrtle Beach and Florence | October 19, 2015 |
Nearby cities sharing these area codes
- Charleston
- North Charleston
- Mount Pleasant
- Summerville
- Florence
- Hilton Head Island
- Goose Creek
- Conway
- Bluffton
- Beaufort
- Hanahan
- Georgetown
- Darlington
How to pick an area code for a new number
When you activate a new line in Myrtle Beach, the carrier assigns whichever code has numbers available — you usually can't choose. If a specific code matters to you (for example the prestige of 843), ask the carrier whether any blocks remain, or request a number transfer. All codes here dial identically and cost the same.
Dialing in Myrtle Beach
Because Myrtle Beach is an overlay area, 10-digit dialing is mandatory: always dial the area code plus the seven-digit number, even for a neighbor. From outside the US, dial +1, then the area code and number. See 10-digit dialing and overlay area codes for the background. For every code in South Carolina, visit the South Carolina area codes page.
Quick answers
Myrtle Beach area code FAQ
What area codes does Myrtle Beach use?
Myrtle Beach, SC is served by 2 area codes: 843, 854.
Which is the original Myrtle Beach area code?
843 is the original code for Myrtle Beach, in service since 1998; the others were added later for more numbers.
What time zone is Myrtle Beach in?
Myrtle Beach is in the Eastern Time zone.
Do I need to dial the area code in Myrtle Beach?
Yes. With multiple overlapping codes, 10-digit dialing is required for every call in this area.