Quick answer
Virginia has 9 active geographic area codes covering Arlington, Norfolk, Richmond. The most-recognized codes are 703, 804, 540, serving Arlington and the Northern Virginia region.
- Total codes
- 9
- Top metro
- Arlington
- Time zone
- ET
- Largest code
- 571 (Arlington)
- NXX prefixes in use
- 4,780
- Most saturated
- 540 (~99%)
Area codes in Virginia
Virginia is served by 9 active geographic area codes in the North American Numbering Plan. These codes were assigned between 1947 and 2024 as population and call demand grew across the state.
Across Virginia's 9 area codes, our data counts 4,780 assigned central-office (NXX) prefixes in service. The most heavily loaded is 540 (Roanoke), with about 99% of its ~792 usable prefixes assigned, and 4 of the state's codes sit at 90%+ capacity — which is why overlay codes keep being added. See the full NXX prefix allocation analysis across US area codes. (Prefix data: localcallingguide.com / NANPA, 2026.)
| Code | Primary City | Region | Established | Overlay Codes | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 276 | Bristol | Southwestern Virginia | 2001 | — | 400,000 |
| 434 | Charlottesville | South-Central Virginia | 2001 | — | 500,000 |
| 540 | Roanoke | Western and Central Virginia | 1995 | 826 | 1,000,000 |
| 571 | Arlington | Northern Virginia | 2000 | 703 | 2,000,000 |
| 686 | Richmond | Greater Richmond | 2024 | 804 | 1,400,000 |
| 703 | Arlington | Northern Virginia | 1947 | 571 | 2,000,000 |
| 757 | Norfolk | Hampton Roads | 1996 | — | 1,800,000 |
| 804 | Richmond | Greater Richmond | 1947 | 686 | 1,400,000 |
| 826 | Roanoke | Western and Central Virginia | 2022 | 540 | 1,000,000 |
Time zones in Virginia
All area codes in Virginia fall in the ET time zone.
- ET — area codes: 276, 434, 540, 571, 686, 703, 757, 804, 826
Top metros and their area codes
Below are the primary cities in Virginia and the area codes that serve each metro. Cities with multiple codes share geography due to overlay assignments added as demand grew.
- Arlington — 571 , 703
- Bristol — 276
- Charlottesville — 434
- Norfolk — 757
- Richmond — 686 , 804
- Roanoke — 540 , 826
Virginia area code coverage by region
This regional breakdown maps each Virginia area code to the part of the state it serves. Virginia's codes split across 6 regions — pick the code that matches the area you want to reach.
- Greater Richmond — area codes: 686, 804 (Richmond)
- Hampton Roads — area code: 757 (Norfolk)
- Northern Virginia — area codes: 571, 703 (Arlington)
- South-Central Virginia — area code: 434 (Charlottesville)
- Southwestern Virginia — area code: 276 (Bristol)
- Western and Central Virginia — area codes: 540, 826 (Roanoke)
Why get a local Virginia number?
A Virginia area code number gives your business three core advantages:
- Local trust signal. Customers in Virginia recognize local area codes as their own. A familiar caller ID builds immediate credibility for service businesses, sales teams, and patient communication.
- Higher answer rate. Calls from a local area code are answered far more often than toll-free or out-of-area numbers — industry data puts the lift at 20–40%. That difference matters most for outbound sales, appointment confirmations, and service callbacks.
- Targeted marketing. Advertising a local Virginia number on print, radio, digital, and outdoor channels converts better than a national 800 number for audiences who prefer doing business locally.
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