948 Area Code — Norfolk, VA
Area code 948 serves Norfolk and 2 other cities in Virginia. Local time follows America/New_York. It overlays with 757, so 10-digit dialling is required.
- State
- Virginia
- Primary city
- Norfolk
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- In service since
- 2022
- Type
- Overlay
- Overlay codes
- 757
Overlay of 757
Cities Served by 948
The 948 area code covers 3 cities and communities in Virginia.
- Norfolk
- Virginia Beach
- Chesapeake
About Area Code 948
Area code 948 is a North American Numbering Plan (NANP) area code that has been in service since 2022. It is administered by NANPA on behalf of the FCC and serves the Virginia region anchored on Norfolk.
948 is an overlay code, which means it shares its geographic boundaries with one or more existing area codes (757). Overlays are created when a region exhausts the supply of phone numbers in its original area code. Within an overlay region, residents must dial all 10 digits even for local calls, because the same 7-digit number can exist under multiple area codes.
Mobile numbers in 948 are portable: a person who moved away from Norfolk may still carry a 948 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 948 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 (757). See the related codes section below to explore the rest of Virginia.
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948 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 948?
Area code 948 is located in Virginia, primarily serving Norfolk and surrounding cities including Virginia Beach, Chesapeake. The region operates on ET (America/New_York) time.
What state is 948 area code?
948 is a Virginia area code. It was put into service in 2022 as an overlay and shares its geographic footprint with overlay code 757.
Is 948 a scam area code?
948 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to Virginia. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 948 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 948 use?
Area code 948 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 948 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 948 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 948 and 757?
948 and 757 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.