Danville, Virginia

Where Is Area Code 276?

Area code 276 is in southwestern Virginia. It serves the far southwest part of the state along the borders with Tennessee, Kentucky, North Carolina, and West Virginia. Danville is not in area code 276. Danville uses area code 434.

Area code 276 covers cities and communities such as Bristol, Martinsville, Norton, Abingdon, Wytheville, Galax, and parts of Big Stone Gap. It also serves many counties in far Southwest Virginia, including areas in Washington County, Wise County, Smyth County, Tazewell County, Wythe County, Carroll County, and Henry County.

Area code 276 includes parts of the Blue Ridge Highlands and the Appalachian region of Virginia. Notable places in the area include the city of Bristol on the Virginia-Tennessee line, the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, and the Blue Ridge Parkway near communities such as Galax and Fancy Gap.

History of Area Code 276

Area code 276 was created on September 1, 2001. It was split from area code 540 as phone demand grew in western Virginia.

Area code 276 is a split area code, not an overlay. Since its creation in 2001, it has continued to serve southwestern Virginia, while area code 540 remained in other parts of western and central western Virginia.

Key Facts About Area Code 276

• Area code 276 is a Virginia geographic area code that serves southwestern Virginia.
• Area code 276 was created on September 1, 2001, in a split from area code 540.
• Area code 276 is in the Eastern Time Zone.
• Major cities in area code 276 include Bristol, Martinsville, Norton, Abingdon, Galax, and Wytheville.
• Area code 276 serves part of the Appalachian region of Virginia.
• Area code 276 covers communities near the Blue Ridge Parkway and Mount Rogers National Recreation Area.
• Emory & Henry University in Emory, Virginia, is in the 276 area code region.
• The Birthplace of Country Music Museum in Bristol, Virginia, is in area code 276.

Frequently Asked Questions

What state is area code 276 in?

Area code 276 is in Virginia.

What major cities use area code 276?

Major cities and towns in area code 276 include Bristol, Martinsville, Norton, Abingdon, Galax, and Wytheville.

Is area code 276 a toll-free number?

No. Area code 276 is a geographic area code in southwestern Virginia.