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276 Area Code
Area code 276 is in Virginia, serving southwestern Virginia, including Bristol, Martinsville, Abingdon and the coalfields. It is in the Eastern Time zone.
Last updated October 1, 2026 · Source: NANPA
Where is the 276 area code?
276 is a Virginia area code covering southwestern Virginia, including Bristol, Martinsville, Abingdon and the coalfields. In the wider directory it sits in the South region.
Cities in the 276 area code
- Bristol
- Martinsville
- Wytheville
- Marion
- Abingdon
- Galax
- Norton
- Big Stone Gap
- Richlands
- Tazewell
- Bluefield
- Lebanon
- Grundy
- Wise
Counties served by 276
Washington County, Henry County, Wise County, Tazewell County, Smyth County, Wythe County, Russell County, Scott County, Patrick County and Buchanan County.
Dialing 276
Bristol, VA is currently served by the single area code 276, with no overlay. Ten-digit dialing (area code + seven-digit number) always works and is increasingly the norm nationwide; some local calls may still connect with seven digits. If a future overlay is added, 10-digit dialing would become mandatory.
From outside the US, dial +1 276 followed by the seven-digit number.
History of the 276 area code
276 went into service on September 1, 2001, created when it was split from 540. It serves Bristol and the surrounding part of Virginia. For how codes are created, split, and overlaid, see how area codes work.
Is 276 a scam or spam risk?
276 is a legitimate geographic area code, not a premium or toll line, so a call from it costs you nothing extra. That said, scammers frequently spoof real local area codes to look familiar on caller ID. A genuine 276 number on your screen is no guarantee the caller is in Bristol, VA or trustworthy. See spam & scam-risk area codes for how spoofing works and how to respond.
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Quick answers
276 area code FAQ
Where is the 276 area code?
The 276 area code is in Virginia, covering southwestern Virginia, including Bristol, Martinsville, Abingdon and the coalfields, in the South region.
What cities are in the 276 area code?
Cities in the 276 area code include Bristol, Martinsville, Wytheville, Marion, Abingdon, Galax, Norton, Big Stone Gap, Richlands and Tazewell.
What time zone is 276 in?
276 is in the Eastern Time zone.
When did the 276 area code start?
276 went into service on September 1, 2001.
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 276?
Ten-digit dialing always works, and many areas now require it; some local calls in this area may still connect with seven digits.
Is 276 a toll-free or premium code?
No. 276 is a standard geographic area code, so calling it costs the same as any local or long-distance call on your plan. Toll-free calls use 800, 888, 877, 866, 855, 844 or 833.