Area Code 276Virginia

Active General Purpose Code United States

Area code 276 is located in Virginia and operates on Eastern Time . The largest city served is Abingdon .

Coverage Area

Area code 276 — Virginia

Area Code Details

Area Code
276
State / Province
Virginia (VA)
Country
United States
Time Zone
Eastern Time Eastern Time
Local Time Now
Status
Active
Code Type
General Purpose Code
In Service Since
September 1, 2001
Assigned
March 7, 2001
Population Served
~49,000 est.

History & Relationships

Split from

540
Virginia

Rate Centers & Exchanges

15 rate centers identified within area code 276

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Frequently Asked Questions About Area Code 276

What state is area code 276?

Area code 276 is located in Virginia, United States.

Where is area code 276 from?

Area code 276 originates from Virginia. It operates in the Eastern Time zone.

What time zone is area code 276?

Area code 276 falls within the Eastern Time zone (Eastern Time).

What cities are in area code 276?

Area code 276 serves cities including Abingdon, Wytheville, Collinsville, Galax, Marion, Bluefield, Norton, Lebanon, and more.

Is a call from area code 276 a scam?

Area code 276 is a legitimate general purpose code area code serving Virginia. Like any area code, individual numbers using 276 can be used for scam calls — always verify the specific number if you receive an unexpected or suspicious call.