What is 803 area code?

The 803 area code is located in the state of South Carolina, covering cities such as Columbia, Rock Hill, and Sumter. It was one of the original area codes established in 1947 when the North American Numbering Plan was created. The 803 area code serves a large portion of central South Carolina and is bordered by area codes 864, 843, and 706. In 1995, the area code was split to create the 864 area code, which now covers parts of western South Carolina. The 803 area code is primarily used for landline phone numbers, but it is also used for mobile phone numbers and other telecommunications services.