821 Area Code
South Carolina, USA
Local time now · Eastern Time
3:46 AM
Area code 821 is in South Carolina, USA, serving Greenville, Spartanburg, Greer and Anderson. It uses Eastern Time — the time there now is 3:46 AM. 864 is an overlay for the same area, so local calls need 10-digit dialing. In service since 2024.
| Area code | 821 |
|---|---|
| Location | South Carolina, USA |
| Major cities | Greenville, Spartanburg, Greer, Anderson, Mauldin, Simpsonville, Easley, Greenwood |
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| Overlay codes | 864 |
| In service since | 2024 |
| Dialing | 1+10 digit permissible at service provider discretion. |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 821?
South Carolina, USA — including Greenville, Spartanburg, Greer, Anderson and Mauldin.
What time zone is area code 821?
Eastern Time.
How do I call a 821 number from abroad?
Dial your international access code, then 1 (the country code), then 821 and the 7-digit number — for example +1 821 555 0100. From the UK or India dial 00 1 821 …; from Bangladesh 00 1 821 … .
Is a call from 821 a scam?
Not by itself — 821 is an ordinary geographic area code in South Carolina. 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.