State directory / West Virginia
US number directory / West Virginia
West Virginia
area codes
West Virginia has 2 geographic area codes in the NANPA snapshot, with 304 the earliest listed (1947).
2geographic area codes
in this reference
in this reference
Earliest listed304 · 1947
Standard timeET
Overlays in this stateYes — see code notes
Major city starting points
Charleston (capital and largest city): 304, 681.
| City | Reference role | Codes to check |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston | Capital and largest city | 304, 681 |
City reference · 2026-10-25
Codes, cities & coverage
West Virginia's active territorial overlay complexes are 304/681.
| Code | Region / major cities named in the reference | Introduced | Active overlay complexes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 304 | West Virginia | 01-Jan-1947 | 304/681 |
| 681 | West Virginia | 28-Mar-2009 | 304/681 |
NANPA dates & overlays · 2026-10-25
Wikipedia geography · 2026-10-25 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Time zones
West Virginia spans 1 standard-time offset in the state reference: ET.
| Standard offset | Region | Daylight saving |
|---|---|---|
| UTC−05:00 ET | Eastern | Yes |