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854 is an area code that reads as Charleston, South Carolina, covering the wider Lowcountry region from North Charleston to Hilton Head Island. You pick 854 right in the Ghost app when you set up your second number, no waiting on a carrier store. Start in minutes and you're calling and texting with a local Charleston-area code.
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Look local to Charleston buyers
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Dating in the Lowcountry
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Job hunting across the region
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Keep the number after you leave
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Recognized across the Lowcountry
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Get My 854 NumberAbout the 854 area code
Area code
854
State
South Carolina
Overlay code
843
Cities served
12+
854 serves the Charleston, South Carolina metro and the surrounding Lowcountry, including North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Summerville, Goose Creek, Florence, Hilton Head Island, and Bluffton.
854 is an overlay code, sharing the same geographic footprint as area code 843. Both codes serve the same cities, so a number with either code is treated as local across the region.
The entire area runs on Eastern Time. Calls between Charleston, Summerville, Hilton Head Island, and the rest of the region happen with no time difference to plan around.
Coverage from public numbering and census data. Sources
Local economy
Why do business in Charleston?
The 854 region centers on Charleston and stretches through fast-growing Lowcountry communities and coastal towns like Hilton Head Island and Bluffton.
Tourism and hospitality
Charleston's historic core and coastal spots like Hilton Head Island draw steady visitor traffic, supporting hotels, restaurants, and event work.
Healthcare
Hospitals and clinics across Charleston, North Charleston, and Mount Pleasant employ a large share of the local workforce.
Logistics and distribution
Warehousing and distribution operations around North Charleston and Goose Creek take advantage of the region's transportation links.
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Frequently asked questions
How fast can I get a 854 phone number?
You can get one in minutes. Open the Ghost app, choose 854 as your area code, and your new number is ready to use for calls and texts.
Which cities use the 854 area code?
854 covers Charleston, North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Summerville, Goose Creek, Florence, Hilton Head Island, and Bluffton.
Is 854 the same region as area code 843?
Yes. 854 is an overlay for the same area that 843 serves, so the two codes cover identical cities across the Charleston region and Lowcountry.
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