What area code is 757?
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757 at a glance
Summary
Cities & regions served by 757
Virginia Beach1 community on record for 757.
Where 757 sits on the map
Overlay: 948Coverage area
About the 757 region
757 covers Virginia Beach in Virginia, including Hampton Roads. The code has been in service since 1996.
As the Virginia Beach region grew, 757 ran low on available numbers, so 948 was added as an overlay code over the same geographic area. Both codes are local to each other and 10-digit dialing applies throughout.
Split of 804; 2022: overlaid by 948.
Who called me from 757?
Community reports- Caller ID is trivially spoofed: an incoming call that displays 757 does not prove the caller is really in the 757 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 757 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 757?+–
757 is a telephone area code serving Virginia Beach in Virginia, United States, in service since 1996.
Where is area code 757 located?+–
It covers Hampton Roads in Virginia.
What cities are in area code 757?+–
Major communities on record include Hampton Roads. The code's territory spans the Virginia Beach region of Virginia.
What time zone is 757?+–
757 observes Eastern (ET), which is UTC−5 / −4 DST and follows daylight saving time.
When did area code 757 start?+–
757 entered service in 1996. Its history: split of 804; 2022: overlaid by 948.
Why do calls to 757 require 10-digit dialing?+–
757 shares its territory with overlay code 948. Because both codes serve the same geographic area, the phone network needs all 10 digits to route a call, and calls between the codes are still local.
Is 757 a scam area code?+–
Scam and robocall traffic can use any North American code, 757 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 757 number, and report anything suspicious.
Can I get a 757 phone number?+–
Yes — most mobile carriers and VoIP providers let you request a 757 number regardless of where you physically live.