Area Code 826Virginia

Active General Purpose Code Overlay United States

Area code 826 is located in Virginia and operates on Eastern Time . The largest city served is Christiansburg .

Area Code Details

Area Code
826
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
June 14, 2022
Assigned
June 17, 2020
Population Served
~31,908 est.
Overlay Complex
540/826

History & Relationships

Split from

540
Virginia

Overlay complex — shares geography with

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13 rate centers identified within area code 826

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Frequently Asked Questions About Area Code 826

What state is area code 826?

Area code 826 is located in Virginia, United States.

Where is area code 826 from?

Area code 826 originates from Virginia. It operates in the Eastern Time zone.

What time zone is area code 826?

Area code 826 falls within the Eastern Time zone (Eastern Time).

What cities are in area code 826?

Area code 826 serves cities including Christiansburg, Orange, Pearisburg, Shenandoah, Pembroke, Washington (Rappahannock), Unionville, Hinton, and more.

Is a call from area code 826 a scam?

Area code 826 is a legitimate general purpose code area code serving Virginia. Like any area code, individual numbers using 826 can be used for scam calls — always verify the specific number if you receive an unexpected or suspicious call.