Zip Area Code

Area code 540

Area code 540 is a Virginia area code, in service since July 15, 1995.

It was added as an overlay on 703: both codes serve the same area, so neighbors can have numbers in either one.

826 serves the same area too.

Local calls are dialed with ten digits; dialing 1 plus ten digits also works.

It is in the Eastern Time zone.

In service since
July 15, 1995
Overlays
826
Local dialing
ten digits; dialing 1 plus ten digits also works
Time zone
Eastern Time
ZIP codes
252

Map

Map of the 540 area codeThe shaded area shows where 540 numbers are rated, with the neighboring area codes outlined around it.434757804606410252336814724423304740276717RoanokeFredericksburgHarrisonburgWinchesterStuarts DraftChristiansburgWarrentonFront Royal
Approximate 540 coverage, drawn from U.S. Census ZIP code areas and NANPA rate centers. Dashed lines are state borders.

Main cities in area code 540

Overlays and neighboring area codes

Overlay, serving the same area: 826.

Neighboring area codes: 856, 434, 703, 757, 804, 606, 410, 301, 252, 919, 828, 336, 814, 724, 423, 304, 740, 276, 610, 717, 302, 202.

Counties in area code 540

Towns in area code 540

And 261 more towns: every town in Virginia.