804 Area Code — Richmond, VA
Area code 804 serves Richmond and 4 other cities in Virginia. Local time follows America/New_York. It overlays with 826, so 10-digit dialling is required.
- State
- Virginia
- Primary city
- Richmond
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- In service since
- 1947
- Type
- Geographic
- Overlay codes
- 826
Cities Served by 804
The 804 area code covers 5 cities and communities in Virginia.
- Richmond
- Henrico
- Chesterfield
- Hopewell
- Petersburg
About Area Code 804
Area code 804 is a North American Numbering Plan (NANP) area code that has been in service since 1947. It is administered by NANPA on behalf of the FCC and serves the Virginia region anchored on Richmond.
804 now shares its territory with an overlay code (826). 10-digit dialling is required for local calls within this region because the same 7-digit number can be assigned under either code.
Mobile numbers in 804 are portable: a person who moved away from Richmond may still carry a 804 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 804 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 (826). See the related codes section below to explore the rest of Virginia.
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804 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 804?
Area code 804 is located in Virginia, primarily serving Richmond and surrounding cities including Henrico, Chesterfield, Hopewell. The region operates on ET (America/New_York) time.
What state is 804 area code?
804 is a Virginia area code. It was put into service in 1947 and shares its geographic footprint with overlay code 826.
Is 804 a scam area code?
804 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to Virginia. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 804 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 804 use?
Area code 804 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 804 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 804 number. NumLocation returns the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP), carrier, rate-center city, and any public listings tied to the number — free.
What's the difference between 804 and 826?
804 and 826 cover the same Virginia geographic area as overlay codes. Calls between them are local, but you must dial all 10 digits. New phone numbers in this region are assigned from either pool depending on what's available with the carrier at signup.