276 area code
Where the 276 area code is, its overlay and how to dial a +1 276 number from anywhere.
The 276 area code is in Richmond, Virginia, United States (Eastern (ET)). To call from abroad: +1 276 555-0123.
The 276 area code is a geographic North American Numbering Plan (NANP) code covering Richmond, Virginia. It has been in service since 07-Mar-2001 and sits in the Eastern (ET) time zone.
How to dial a 276 number
+1 276 555-01231 276 555-0123276 555-0123Cities in the 276 area code
A 276 number is usually in one of these places in Virginia — 1 county.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the 276 area code?
The 276 area code is in Richmond, Virginia, United States (Eastern (ET)).
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 276?
Yes — dial the area code plus the seven-digit number.
How do I call a 276 number from another country?
Dial your exit code (or +), then 1, then 276, then the number: +1 276 555-0123.
Source: NANPA numbering plan. An area code covers a region, not a precise address — a 276 number does not pinpoint a street or ZIP code.
Number holders in area code 276
Each prefix (the three digits after the area code) is assigned by NANPA to one telephone company. 387 prefixes are in use in 276, shared by 47 companies. The largest holders:
| Company | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Telephone-Southeast-Va Dba Centurylink-Va | 46 | 12% |
| Onvoy, LLC | 33 | 9% |
| Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless | 29 | 7% |
| Verizon Virginia, Inc. | 27 | 7% |
| New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC | 23 | 6% |
| Brightspeed Of Virginia, LLC | 21 | 5% |
Source: NANPA central office code assignments. A number keeps its original prefix when it is ported to another carrier.
Complaints about 276 numbers
- Reports to the FTC, last 30 days
- 230
- Recorded messages or robocalls
- 64%
- Rank among area codes
- #320 of 670
- Most reported subjects
- Other (89)
- Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) (56)
- Medical & prescriptions (23)
Period Aug 26 – Sep 24, 2026. These are the numbers shown on the caller ID of the reported calls; many are spoofed and do not belong to the real caller.
Source: US Federal Trade Commission, Do Not Call reported calls data (daily files).
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