After more than 60 years, West Virginia’s only area code — 304 — will be getting a sibling… — 681 —
The new area code is 681, which will be added to the same geographic area served by the 304 area code, which is the entire state of West Virginia.
Get ready to change the way you dial your local calls.

Local Dialing Procedure Change
The new dialing procedure for local calls requires callers to dial the area code and the seven digit telephone number. This means that all local calls from the 304 area code that are currently dialed with seven digits will need to be dialed using ten digits (the area code and the seven digit telephone number). The dialing procedure for long distance or operator assisted calls will not change.
Beginning July 26, 2008, you should begin using the new 10-digit dialing procedure for local calls. 
Effective February 28, 2009, you must begin using the new local dialing procedure or your call will not be completed.
As early as March 28, 2009, new telephone lines or services may be assigned with the new 681 area code.
If you have pre-programmed speed dial lists using seven digits in your phones, these will need to be updated with 10-digit numbers.

What Will Remain the Same?
• Your telephone number, including current area code, will not change.
• Your local calls are still local calls, even though they must be dialed using ten digits.
• You can still dial three digits to reach 911 and 411