276 Area Code — Bristol, VA
Area code 276 serves Bristol and 3 other cities in Virginia. Local time follows America/New_York. It has no overlay codes.
- State
- Virginia
- Primary city
- Bristol
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- In service since
- 2001
- Type
- Geographic
- Overlay codes
- None
Cities Served by 276
The 276 area code covers 4 cities and communities in Virginia.
- Bristol
- Galax
- Wytheville
- Marion
About Area Code 276
Area code 276 is a North American Numbering Plan (NANP) area code that has been in service since 2001. It is administered by NANPA on behalf of the FCC and serves the Virginia region anchored on Bristol.
276 is currently a single-coverage geographic area code with no overlays. This means a 7-digit number in this area code is unique within its rate centers, though best-practice is always to dial the full 10-digit number when contacting a 276 line.
Mobile numbers in 276 are portable: a person who moved away from Bristol may still carry a 276 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 276 number, run it through the reverse lookup tool above for the most accurate, free identification.
If you live or do business in Virginia, you may also interact with neighbouring or overlay codes. See the related codes section below to explore the rest of Virginia.
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276 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 276?
Area code 276 is located in Virginia, primarily serving Bristol and surrounding cities including Galax, Wytheville, Marion. The region operates on ET (America/New_York) time.
What state is 276 area code?
276 is a Virginia area code. It was put into service in 2001 and has no overlay codes — it covers its geographic area exclusively.
Is 276 a scam area code?
276 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to Virginia. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 276 numbers — judge each call by content (urgent demands, unfamiliar transfers) rather than the area code alone. Run the specific number through our reverse lookup if you're unsure.
What time zone does 276 use?
Area code 276 operates on ET (America/New_York). Numbers in this area code follow standard Virginia time-zone rules including any daylight-saving transitions for that region.
Can I look up a specific 276 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 276 number. NumLocation returns the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP), carrier, rate-center city, and any public listings tied to the number — free.