How many area codes does Virginia have?

Virginia has 7 active geographic area codes in the North American Numbering Plan: 276, 434, 540, 571, 703, 757, 804. Each code serves a distinct region or acts as an overlay for a high-demand metro area.

What is the oldest area code in Virginia?

The oldest area code in Virginia is 703, assigned in 1947. It serves Arlington and the Northern Virginia region. 703 is one of the original 86 area codes created when the North American Numbering Plan was first established.

Can I get a Virginia phone number from anywhere?

Yes. DialPhone virtual phone numbers are not tied to a physical location. You can get a Virginia area code number and use it from any device — desktop, mobile, or browser — anywhere with an internet connection. This makes Virginia numbers ideal for remote teams, distributed businesses, and sales teams targeting Virginia customers.

How much does a Virginia area code number cost?

DialPhone plans start at $24 per user per month on the Core plan. Every plan includes your choice of Virginia area code number, unlimited US and Canada calling, business SMS, AI call captions, and a free 14-day trial — no credit card required. See the DialPhone pricing page for current tier details.

Can I port my existing Virginia number to DialPhone?

Yes. DialPhone supports free number porting from any major US or Canadian carrier, including existing Virginia area code numbers. Porting typically completes in 2 to 5 business days with zero service interruption. See the complete number porting guide for step-by-step instructions.

What time zones are used in Virginia?

Virginia area codes span the ET time zone. When scheduling calls with Virginia customers, verify the specific area code's time zone to avoid calling outside business hours.

Area Codes in Virginia — Local Business Phone Numbers

Quick answer

Virginia has 7 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: 7
Top metro: Arlington
Time zone: ET
Largest code: 571 (Arlington)

By Darshan M

Growth Operations Lead at DialPhone · Verified against NANPA data

Area codes in Virginia

Virginia is served by 7 active geographic area codes in the North American Numbering Plan. These codes were assigned between 1947 and 2001 as population and call demand grew across the state.

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
703	Arlington	Northern Virginia	1947	571	2,000,000
757	Norfolk	Hampton Roads	1996	—	1,800,000
804	Richmond	Greater Richmond	1947	—	1,400,000

Time zones in Virginia

All area codes in Virginia fall in the ET time zone.

ET — area codes: 276, 434, 540, 571, 703, 757, 804

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 — 804
Roanoke — 540

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.

How to get a Virginia area code number with DialPhone

Setting up a Virginia business number takes under 10 minutes:

Sign up for a DialPhone plan. Choose any plan starting at $24/user/month. Free 14-day trial, no credit card required.
Search available Virginia numbers. Filter the DialPhone number inventory by state, area code, city, or number pattern.
Choose your number and configure. Assign your new Virginia number to a user or team, configure call routing, voicemail, AI receptionist, and business SMS.
Port your existing number (optional). Already have a Virginia number? Free number porting completes in 2 to 5 business days with zero service interruption.