276 Area Code — Virginia
276 is a North American Numbering Plan area code for Virginia, the United States. It covers about 477,715 people in 130 towns and 139 ZIP codes, including Alexandria, Martinsville and Bristol.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Area code | 276 |
| Country | United States (+1) |
| State / province | Virginia |
| Type | Standalone (no other NANP code covers the same towns) |
| Time zone | Eastern |
| Population covered | 477,715 |
| Towns covered | 130 |
| ZIP codes | 139 |
| Approx. centre | 36.916, -81.610 |
Where area code 276 is used
Area code 276 is assigned to Virginia, the United States, inside the North American Numbering Plan. Numbers in the code are written (276) NXX-XXXX at home and +1 276 NXX-XXXX when dialled from outside Canada and the United States. Since the NANP moved to 10-digit dialling you must always include the area code, even for a local call.
Towns and cities in area code 276
The 130 towns below are the largest in the 276 footprint, ranked by population. Every one of them links to its own page with the full list of area codes and ZIP codes for that town.
| Town | County | Population | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | Alexandria city | 345,048 | 21 |
| Martinsville | Martinsville city | 31,028 | 4 |
| Bristol | Bristol city | 28,292 | 5 |
| Abingdon | Washington County | 27,112 | 3 |
| Galax | Grayson County | 17,390 | 1 |
| Wytheville | Wythe County | 14,582 | 1 |
| Marion | Smyth County | 13,001 | 1 |
| Bassett | Henry County | 11,814 | 1 |
| Big Stone Gap | Wise County | 10,450 | 1 |
| Wise | Wise County | 9,786 | 1 |
| Hillsville | Carroll County | 9,210 | 1 |
| Bluefield | Tazewell County | 8,872 | 1 |
Counties covered
| County | ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| Tazewell County | 18 |
| Buchanan County | 17 |
| Washington County | 9 |
| Wise County | 9 |
| Lee County | 9 |
| Patrick County | 8 |
| Henry County | 8 |
| Dickenson County | 8 |
| Wythe County | 8 |
| Scott County | 7 |
| Grayson County | 7 |
| Carroll County | 7 |
Nearby area codes
How to dial area code 276
- Within North America: 276 + 7-digit number (276-NXX-XXXX). The leading 1 is optional on a mobile phone and required on most landlines for long-distance.
- From abroad: your country's international prefix, then 1, then 276, then the 7-digit number — for example 00 1 276 NXX-XXXX from most of Europe.
Frequently asked questions
What area code is 276?
276 is a North American Numbering Plan area code assigned to Virginia, the United States. It covers about 477,715 people in 130 towns.
Is 276 a US or Canadian area code?
276 is a United States area code. Canada and the United States share the +1 country code, so both are part of the same numbering plan.
What time zone is area code 276 in?
Area code 276 is in the Eastern time zone.
Do I have to dial 10 digits?
Yes. Every NANP call now requires the area code plus the seven-digit number, even for a local call.