What area code is 826?
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826 at a glance
Summary
Cities & regions served by 826
Northern VA (overlay)7 communities on record for 826.
Where 826 sits on the map
Overlay of 540Coverage area
About the 826 region
826 covers Northern VA in Virginia, including Fredericksburg, Roanoke, Blacksburg, Harrisonburg and Lexington. The code has been in service since 2022.
826 itself is an overlay: it shares its territory with 540 and was introduced when those codes ran low on new number combinations. New lines may receive either code, calls between them are local, and 10-digit dialing is required across the region.
Overlaid on 540.
Who called me from 826?
Community reports- Caller ID is trivially spoofed: an incoming call that displays 826 does not prove the caller is really in the 826 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 826 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 826?+–
826 is a telephone area code serving Northern VA in Virginia, United States, in service since 2022.
Where is area code 826 located?+–
It covers Alleghany County, Augusta County, Bath County and other counties, including Fredericksburg, Roanoke, Blacksburg, Harrisonburg and Lexington in Virginia.
What cities are in area code 826?+–
Major communities on record include Fredericksburg, Roanoke, Blacksburg, Harrisonburg and Lexington, among others. The code's territory spans the Northern VA region of Virginia.
What time zone is 826?+–
826 observes Eastern (ET), which is UTC−5 / −4 DST and follows daylight saving time.
When did area code 826 start?+–
826 entered service in 2022. Its history: overlaid on 540.
Why does area code 826 exist?+–
826 is an overlay of 540: it covers the exact same territory and was introduced when the original code ran low on new number combinations. New lines may receive either code, calls between them are local, and 10-digit dialing applies.
Is 826 a scam area code?+–
Scam and robocall traffic can use any North American code, 826 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 826 number, and report anything suspicious.
Can I get a 826 phone number?+–
Yes — most mobile carriers and VoIP providers let you request a 826 number regardless of where you physically live, although in an overlaid region you may be assigned 540 instead.