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Area code 276

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

434540571686703757804826948

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.

Missed a call from +1 276?

In the 30 days to September 24, 2026, 230 unwanted calls showing a 276 number were reported to the US Federal Trade Commission, 64% of them recorded messages or robocalls. That puts 276 at #320 of 670 area codes reported.

Other89
Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)56
Medical & prescriptions23
Dropped call or no message15
Before you call back
  • If you do not know anyone in Virginia, do not call back: a genuine caller will leave a message or send a text.
  • Scammers fake the number shown on caller ID, so a 276 number can hide a caller anywhere in the world.
  • Never give a code received by text or a bank detail to an unknown caller. In the US, calls can be reported at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

Who issues +1 276 numbers

Phone companies hold blocks of numbers in each area code. The main holders in 276:

United Telephone-Southeast-Va Dba Centurylink-Va 46Onvoy, LLC 33Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless 29Verizon Virginia, Inc. 27New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC 23Brightspeed Of Virginia, LLC 21

About 17.3% of the 387 prefixes in use belong to mobile carriers: a 276 number is often a cell phone, and it may have moved to another carrier since.

Sources: FTC Do Not Call reported calls (numbers as reported by consumers, not verified), NANPA central office code assignments.

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