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Virginia Area Codes
All 10 area codes serving Virginia, the cities each one covers, and which are overlays. Virginia is served by 10 area codes in the Eastern Time zone.
Last updated October 3, 2026
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Every Virginia area code
Virginia is served by 10 area codes in the Eastern Time zone. 4 of these are overlay codes layered over busy metros; the rest are geographic codes.
| Code | Area served | Type | In service |
|---|---|---|---|
| 276 | Southwestern Virginia, including Bristol, Martinsville, Abingdon and the coalfields | Geographic | Since 2001 |
| 434 | Central and Southside Virginia, including Lynchburg, Charlottesville and Danville | Geographic | Since 2001 |
| 540 | Western and northern Virginia outside the DC suburbs, including Roanoke, Fredericksburg and the Shenandoah Valley | Geographic | Since 1995 |
| 571 | Northern Virginia suburbs of Washington, D.C., including Arlington, Alexandria and Fairfax | Overlay | Since 2000 |
| 686 | Richmond and surrounding central and eastern Virginia, including Petersburg and the Northern Neck | Overlay | Since 2024 |
| 703 | Northern Virginia suburbs of Washington, D.C., including Arlington, Alexandria and Fairfax | Geographic | Since 1947 |
| 757 | Hampton Roads and Virginia's Eastern Shore, including Virginia Beach, Norfolk and Newport News | Geographic | Since 1996 |
| 804 | Richmond and surrounding central and eastern Virginia, including Petersburg and the Northern Neck | Geographic | Since 1973 |
| 826 | Western and northern Virginia outside the DC suburbs, including Roanoke, Fredericksburg and the Shenandoah Valley | Overlay | Since 2022 |
| 948 | Hampton Roads and Virginia's Eastern Shore, including Virginia Beach, Norfolk and Newport News | Overlay | Since 2022 |
Area codes and dialing in Virginia
Virginia's 10 area codes mix older geographic codes with newer overlays. The busiest metros — around Arlington, Richmond, Roanoke — carry the most numbers and rely on overlays, which is why 10-digit dialing is required there. Quieter parts of the state may still use a single code. The oldest code in Virginia is 703 (Arlington), one of the original 1947 area codes.
Whenever a Virginia region runs low on numbers, a new overlay is added on top rather than splitting the map, so existing customers keep their numbers. See 10-digit dialing for what that means in practice, or the newest area codes for upcoming changes.
Virginia city area code pages
Look up the area codes for a specific Virginia city: Arlington · Richmond · Roanoke · Virginia Beach · Norfolk · Chesapeake · Alexandria.
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Virginia area code FAQ
How many area codes does Virginia have?
Virginia currently has 10 area codes: 276, 434, 540, 571, 686, 703, 757, 804, 826, 948.
What is the main area code for Virginia?
Virginia has no single main code. Its original 1947 area code was 703; today the main cities are served by 703 (Arlington), 804 (Richmond), 540 (Roanoke), 757 (Virginia Beach), 571 (Arlington).
Does Virginia require 10-digit dialing?
Yes, in its overlay areas you must dial all 10 digits, even for local calls. Dialing all 10 digits always works, so it is the safe habit.