What area code is 434?
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434 at a glance
Summary
Cities & regions served by 434
LynchburgShowing 12 of 28 recorded communities — major cities first.
Where 434 sits on the map
No overlayCoverage area
About the 434 region
434 covers Lynchburg in Virginia, including Altavista, Amherst, Appomattox, Blackstone and Charlottesville. The code has been in service since 2001.
434 currently has no overlay, so its territory keeps a single, unshared code.
Split of 804.
Who called me from 434?
Community reports- Caller ID is trivially spoofed: an incoming call that displays 434 does not prove the caller is really in the 434 region or even in the United States.
- Avoid calling back unknown one-ring numbers — some premium-rate scams rely on curiosity callbacks.
- Never share verification codes, payment details, or remote access during an unsolicited call, even if the caller claims to be your bank or a government agency.
- When a 434 call pressures you to act immediately, hang up and contact the organization directly through its official number.
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Frequently asked questions
FAQWhat area code is 434?+–
434 is a telephone area code serving Lynchburg in Virginia, United States, in service since 2001.
Where is area code 434 located?+–
It covers Campbell County, including Altavista, Amherst, Appomattox, Blackstone and Charlottesville in Virginia.
What cities are in area code 434?+–
Major communities on record include Altavista, Amherst, Appomattox, Blackstone and Charlottesville, among others. The code's territory spans the Lynchburg region of Virginia.
What time zone is 434?+–
434 observes Eastern (ET), which is UTC−5 / −4 DST and follows daylight saving time.
When did area code 434 start?+–
434 entered service in 2001. Its history: split of 804.
Is 434 a scam area code?+–
Scam and robocall traffic can use any North American code, 434 included — caller ID is easy to spoof, so the code alone does not tell you who is really calling. Check the community reports on this page before calling back an unknown 434 number, and report anything suspicious.
Can I get a 434 phone number?+–
Yes — most mobile carriers and VoIP providers let you request a 434 number regardless of where you physically live.