Virginia area codes
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Virginia is served by 7 area codes, from 703 in 1947 to 434 in 2001. 1 of them are overlays, added as older codes filled up.
Updated 28 July 2026
All area codes in Virginia
Virginia is served by 7 area codes. 703 is the oldest, in service since 1947; 434 is the newest, activated in 2001.
Virginia area code map
Virginia sits in the Eastern Time zone, with its 7 codes spread across the state.
Virginia area codes by city
These are the Virginia cities served by more than one area code, or whose code also covers a wider area.
Arlington
Bristol
Lynchburg
Richmond
Roanoke
Virginia Beach
Overlay codes and dialling rules in Virginia
1 of Virginia’s 7 area codes are overlays — a second code laid over an existing footprint instead of splitting it. Wherever an overlay operates, local calls require the full ten-digit number.
Spam call reports in Virginia
These Virginia area codes drew the most reports to the FTC in the 30 days to 28 July 2026. The figures describe numbers displaying each code, which caller ID spoofing can fake.
Most reported Virginia area codes · last 30 days
| Code | Primary city | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| 434 | Lynchburg | 1,432 |
| 540 | Roanoke | 1,402 |
| 804 | Richmond | 1,320 |
| 757 | Virginia Beach | 907 |
| 571 | Arlington | 446 |
| 703 | Arlington | 430 |
| 276 | Bristol | 274 |
A number listed here may itself be a spoofing victim rather than the caller. These are unverified consumer reports.
Source: FTC Do Not Call Reported Calls Data, unverified consumer reports, retrieved 28 July 2026. Request a correction.
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Questions
How many area codes does Virginia have?
Virginia has 7 area codes: 276, 434, 540, 571, 703, 757, 804.
What is the main area code for Virginia Beach?
The main area code for Virginia Beach is 757.
Which Virginia area code is oldest?
Area code 703 is the oldest in Virginia, in service since 1947.
Do I need to dial ten digits in Virginia?
Yes, anywhere an overlay operates. 1 of Virginia’s codes are overlays, and ten-digit dialling is required for local calls in those areas.
Which Virginia area code gets the most spam calls?
Area code 434 (Lynchburg) drew the most reports of any Virginia code in the 30 days to 28 July 2026, with 1,432 numbers reported.
Neighbouring states