681 Area Code
West Virginia, USA
Local time now · Eastern Time
3:45 AM
Area code 681 is in West Virginia, USA, serving Morgantown and Beckley. It uses Eastern Time — the time there now is 3:45 AM. 304 is an overlay for the same area, so local calls need 10-digit dialing. In service since 2009.
| Area code | 681 |
|---|---|
| Location | West Virginia, USA |
| Major cities | Morgantown, Beckley |
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| Overlay codes | 304 |
| In service since | 2009 |
| Dialing | 1+10-digits permissible recommended |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 681?
West Virginia, USA — including Morgantown and Beckley.
What time zone is area code 681?
Eastern Time.
How do I call a 681 number from abroad?
Dial your international access code, then 1 (the country code), then 681 and the 7-digit number — for example +1 681 555 0100. From the UK or India dial 00 1 681 …; from Bangladesh 00 1 681 … .
Is a call from 681 a scam?
Not by itself — 681 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.