What area code is 948?
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948 at a glance
Summary
Cities & regions served by 948
Richmond (overlay)1 community on record for 948.
Where 948 sits on the map
Overlay of 757Coverage area
About the 948 region
948 covers Richmond in Virginia, including Hampton Roads. The code has been in service since 2022.
948 itself is an overlay: it shares its territory with 757 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 757.
Who called me from 948?
Community reports- Caller ID is trivially spoofed: an incoming call that displays 948 does not prove the caller is really in the 948 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 948 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 948?+–
948 is a telephone area code serving Richmond in Virginia, United States, in service since 2022.
Where is area code 948 located?+–
It covers Hampton Roads in Virginia.
What cities are in area code 948?+–
Major communities on record include Hampton Roads. The code's territory spans the Richmond region of Virginia.
What time zone is 948?+–
948 observes Eastern (ET), which is UTC−5 / −4 DST and follows daylight saving time.
When did area code 948 start?+–
948 entered service in 2022. Its history: overlaid on 757.
Why does area code 948 exist?+–
948 is an overlay of 757: 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 948 a scam area code?+–
Scam and robocall traffic can use any North American code, 948 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 948 number, and report anything suspicious.
Can I get a 948 phone number?+–
Yes — most mobile carriers and VoIP providers let you request a 948 number regardless of where you physically live, although in an overlaid region you may be assigned 757 instead.