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948 Area Code
Area code 948 is in Virginia, serving Hampton Roads and Virginia's Eastern Shore, including Virginia Beach, Norfolk and Newport News. It is in the Eastern Time zone. It shares its territory with overlay code 757, so 10-digit dialing is required.
Last updated October 1, 2026 · Source: NANPA
Where is the 948 area code?
948 is a Virginia area code covering Hampton Roads and Virginia's Eastern Shore, including Virginia Beach, Norfolk and Newport News. In the wider directory it sits in the South region.
Cities in the 948 area code
- Virginia Beach
- Norfolk
- Chesapeake
- Newport News
- Hampton
- Portsmouth
- Suffolk
- Williamsburg
- Poquoson
- Smithfield
- Franklin
- Yorktown
- Chincoteague
Counties served by 948
Isle of Wight County, Southampton County, James City County, York County, Accomack County and Northampton County.
948 overlay codes and dialing
The 948 territory is covered by an overlay of 2 area codes: 757, 948. All of them serve the same geographic area, and the original code is 757. Because more than one code covers the same ground, 10-digit dialing is mandatory — you must dial the area code for every local call. New phone lines may be assigned any of these codes.
History of the 948 area code
948 went into service on May 9, 2022 as an overlay of 757, relieving number exhaustion in the Virginia Beach area. Rather than splitting the region, the overlay lets existing customers keep their numbers while new lines draw from the added code. Learn more in our overlay guide.
Is 948 a scam or spam risk?
948 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 948 number on your screen is no guarantee the caller is in Virginia Beach, VA or trustworthy. See spam & scam-risk area codes for how spoofing works and how to respond.
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Quick answers
948 area code FAQ
Where is the 948 area code?
The 948 area code is in Virginia, covering Hampton Roads and Virginia's Eastern Shore, including Virginia Beach, Norfolk and Newport News, in the South region.
What cities are in the 948 area code?
Cities in the 948 area code include Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Newport News, Hampton, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Williamsburg, Poquoson and Smithfield.
What time zone is 948 in?
948 is in the Eastern Time zone.
What is the overlay for the 948 area code?
948 shares its territory with 757. Both codes (757, 948) serve the same area, so 10-digit dialing is required for every call.
When did the 948 area code start?
948 went into service on May 9, 2022 as an overlay of 757.
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 948?
Yes. Because 948 is an overlay area, you must dial the full 10-digit number (area code + 7 digits) for every call.
Is 948 a toll-free or premium code?
No. 948 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.