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Area code 804

Where the 804 area code is, its overlay and how to dial a +1 804 number from anywhere.

CoversHopewell, VirginiaTime zoneEastern (ET)TypeOverlay
Quick answer

The 804 area code is in Hopewell, Virginia, United States (Eastern (ET)). To call from abroad: +1 804 555-0123. It is an overlay, so all 10 digits are dialled.

StateVirginia
Main areaHopewell
Time zoneEastern (ET)
TypeOverlay
10-digit dialingRequired
In service since24-Jun-1973

The 804 area code is a geographic North American Numbering Plan (NANP) code covering Hopewell, Virginia. It has been in service since 24-Jun-1973 and sits in the Eastern (ET) time zone.

Overlay 804 shares its region

Several area codes cover the same geographic area, so two neighbours can have different codes. Because of the overlay, you must dial all 10 digits (area code + number) even for local calls.

804686

How to dial a 804 number

From abroad+1 804 555-0123
Within the US / Canada1 804 555-0123
Locally (same area)804 555-0123

Cities in the 804 area code

A 804 number is usually in one of these places in Virginia — 4 counties.

Hopewell Hopewell CityMechanicsville HanoverPetersburg Petersburg CityRichmond Chesterfield;Henrico;Richmond CityTuckahoe

Other Virginia area codes

276434540571686703757826948

Frequently asked questions

Where is the 804 area code?

The 804 area code is in Hopewell, Virginia, United States (Eastern (ET)).

Is 804 an overlay area code?

Yes. 804 overlays the same region as 686, so callers dial all 10 digits.

Do I have to dial 10 digits for 804?

Yes — dial the area code plus the seven-digit number.

How do I call a 804 number from another country?

Dial your exit code (or +), then 1, then 804, then the number: +1 804 555-0123.

Source: NANPA numbering plan. An area code covers a region, not a precise address — a 804 number does not pinpoint a street or ZIP code.

Missed a call from +1 804?

In the 30 days to September 24, 2026, 1,590 unwanted calls showing a 804 number were reported to the US Federal Trade Commission, 79% of them recorded messages or robocalls. That puts 804 at #11 of 670 area codes reported.

Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)560
Other544
Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends205
Dropped call or no message95
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 804 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 +1 804 numbers

Phone companies hold blocks of numbers in each area code. The main holders in 804:

Verizon Virginia, Inc. 199Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless 98Paetec Itel, LLC 50New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC 47Onvoy, LLC 44Omnipoint Communications Cap Operations, LLC 43

About 18.3% of the 800 prefixes in use belong to mobile carriers: a 804 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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