304 Area Code
West Virginia, USA
Local time now · Eastern Time
3:44 AM
Area code 304 is in West Virginia, USA, serving Huntington, Morgantown, Parkersburg and Wheeling. It uses Eastern Time — the time there now is 3:44 AM. 681 is an overlay for the same area, so local calls need 10-digit dialing. In service since 1947.
| Area code | 304 |
|---|---|
| Location | West Virginia, USA |
| Major cities | Huntington, Morgantown, Parkersburg, Wheeling, Weirton, Martinsburg, Fairmont, Beckley |
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| Overlay codes | 681 |
| In service since | 1947 |
| Dialing | 1+10-digits permissible recommended |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 304?
West Virginia, USA — including Huntington, Morgantown, Parkersburg, Wheeling and Weirton.
What time zone is area code 304?
Eastern Time.
How do I call a 304 number from abroad?
Dial your international access code, then 1 (the country code), then 304 and the 7-digit number — for example +1 304 555 0100. From the UK or India dial 00 1 304 …; from Bangladesh 00 1 304 … .
Is a call from 304 a scam?
Not by itself — 304 is an ordinary geographic area code in West Virginia. Numbers can be spoofed, so be careful with unexpected calls asking for money or personal details.
Sources: North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA) NPA database (10/25/2026); major cities from Wikidata (CC0). An area code shows where a number was first assigned — with number portability and mobile phones, the caller may be anywhere.