Area Code 681 — West Virginia

Q: What time zone is area code 681?

Area code 681 is in the Eastern Time zone (Eastern Time).

Active General Purpose Code Overlay United States

Area code 681 is located in West Virginia and operates on Eastern Time . The largest city served is Fairmont .

Area Code Details

Area Code: 681
State / Province: West Virginia (WV)
Country: United States
Time Zone: Eastern Time Eastern Time
Local Time Now: —
Status: Active
Code Type: General Purpose Code
In Service Since: March 28, 2009
Assigned: January 30, 2008
Population Served: ~96,582 est.
Overlay Complex: 304/681

Cities Served

Largest City Fairmont

Fairmont Martinsburg Beckley Clarksburg Bluefield Princeton Keyser Philippi Shepherdstown Parkersburg Zone 2 Charleston Zone 1 Burlington Huntington Zone 1 Whitesville Jane Lew Farmington Huntington Zone 4 Harpers Ferry Parkersburg Zone 1 Eglon

History & Relationships

Split from

304

West Virginia

Overlay complex — shares geography with

304 West Virginia

Rate Centers & Exchanges

23 rate centers identified within area code 681

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304

Nearby Area Codes

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Frequently Asked Questions About Area Code 681

What state is area code 681?

Area code 681 is located in West Virginia, United States.

Where is area code 681 from?

Area code 681 originates from West Virginia. It operates in the Eastern Time zone.

What time zone is area code 681?

Area code 681 falls within the Eastern Time zone (Eastern Time).

What cities are in area code 681?

Area code 681 serves cities including Fairmont, Martinsburg, Beckley, Clarksburg, Bluefield, Princeton, Keyser, Philippi, and more.

Is a call from area code 681 a scam?

Area code 681 is a legitimate general purpose code area code serving West Virginia. Like any area code, individual numbers using 681 can be used for scam calls — always verify the specific number if you receive an unexpected or suspicious call.