540 Area Code — Roanoke, VA
Area code 540 serves Roanoke and 3 other cities in Virginia. Local time follows America/New_York. It has no overlay codes.
- State
- Virginia
- Primary city
- Roanoke
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- In service since
- 1995
- Type
- Geographic
- Overlay codes
- None
Cities Served by 540
The 540 area code covers 4 cities and communities in Virginia.
- Roanoke
- Harrisonburg
- Winchester
- Fredericksburg
About Area Code 540
Area code 540 is a North American Numbering Plan (NANP) area code that has been in service since 1995. It is administered by NANPA on behalf of the FCC and serves the Virginia region anchored on Roanoke.
540 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 540 line.
Mobile numbers in 540 are portable: a person who moved away from Roanoke may still carry a 540 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 540 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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540 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 540?
Area code 540 is located in Virginia, primarily serving Roanoke and surrounding cities including Harrisonburg, Winchester, Fredericksburg. The region operates on ET (America/New_York) time.
What state is 540 area code?
540 is a Virginia area code. It was put into service in 1995 and has no overlay codes — it covers its geographic area exclusively.
Is 540 a scam area code?
540 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to Virginia. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 540 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 540 use?
Area code 540 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 540 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 540 number. NumLocation returns the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP), carrier, rate-center city, and any public listings tied to the number — free.