276 Area Code Overview & Map

The 276 area code is a telephone area code in the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) for the western part of the U.S. state of Virginia. It was established by a split of area code 540 on September 1, 2001. Prior to October 2021, area code 276 had telephone numbers assigned for the central office code 988. The service area comprises the southwest corner of the Commonwealth of Virginia, including most of the New River Valley and the Virginia side of the Tri-Cities.

When was the 276 Area Code created?

The 276 area code was first put into service in 2001, by the North American Numbering Plan Administration (NANPA). Learn more about the US Area Code System

History

The 276 area code was created from the 540 area code, to meet the growing demand for new telephone numbers in Virginia.

Where is the 276 Area Code located?

The 276 area code serves Bristol, Virginia and the surrounding areas.

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