What area code is 804?
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804 at a glance
Summary
Cities & regions served by 804
Richmond4 communities on record for 804.
Where 804 sits on the map
Overlay: 686Coverage area
About the 804 region
804 covers Richmond in Virginia, including Petersburg, Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula. The code has been in service since 1973.
As the Richmond region grew, 804 ran low on available numbers, so 686 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 703; 1996: split to create 757; 2001: split to create 434; 2024: overlaid by 686.
Who called me from 804?
Community reports- Caller ID is trivially spoofed: an incoming call that displays 804 does not prove the caller is really in the 804 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 804 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 804?+–
804 is a telephone area code serving Richmond in Virginia, United States, in service since 1973.
Where is area code 804 located?+–
It covers Petersburg, Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula in Virginia.
What cities are in area code 804?+–
Major communities on record include Petersburg, Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula. The code's territory spans the Richmond region of Virginia.
What time zone is 804?+–
804 observes Eastern (ET), which is UTC−5 / −4 DST and follows daylight saving time.
When did area code 804 start?+–
804 entered service in 1973. Its history: split of 703; 1996: split to create 757; 2001: split to create 434; 2024: overlaid by 686.
Why do calls to 804 require 10-digit dialing?+–
804 shares its territory with overlay code 686. 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 804 a scam area code?+–
Scam and robocall traffic can use any North American code, 804 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 804 number, and report anything suspicious.
Can I get a 804 phone number?+–
Yes — most mobile carriers and VoIP providers let you request a 804 number regardless of where you physically live.