What is what area code is 803?

The area code 803 is a telephone area code serving the central part of the state of South Carolina, including the cities of Columbia and Aiken. It was one of the original area codes established in 1947 and covers a sizeable portion of the state, including counties such as Richland, Lexington, and Aiken. The 803 area code is bordered by area codes 843, 864, and 980/704.