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276 area code

Where the 276 area code is, its overlay and how to dial a +1 276 number from anywhere.

CoversRichmond, VirginiaTime zoneEastern (ET)TypeGeographic
Quick answer

The 276 area code is in Richmond, Virginia, United States (Eastern (ET)). To call from abroad: +1 276 555-0123.

StateVirginia
Main areaRichmond
Time zoneEastern (ET)
TypeGeographic
10-digit dialingRequired
In service since07-Mar-2001

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

From abroad+1 276 555-0123
Within the US / Canada1 276 555-0123
Locally (same area)276 555-0123

Cities in the 276 area code

A 276 number is usually in one of these places in Virginia — 1 county.

Richmond Chesterfield;Henrico;Richmond City

Other Virginia area codes

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:

CompanyPrefixesShare
United Telephone-Southeast-Va Dba Centurylink-Va4612%
Onvoy, LLC339%
Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless297%
Verizon Virginia, Inc.277%
New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC236%
Brightspeed Of Virginia, LLC215%

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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