The area code 434 is located in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Area code 434 serves Lynchburg and a wide stretch of south-central and central Virginia, reaching from the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Dan River region. Centered on the “Hill City” of Lynchburg, it includes historic towns, college communities, and scenic river valleys along the James River. It was created as a split from 804 to meet growing demand for new phone numbers in the region. The area code follows key travel corridors like US 29 and US 460 and uses the Eastern Time Zone.
"Area code 434 became effective on June 1, 2001." — North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA)
Major cities and communities covered by 434 include:
This region blends history, higher education, and outdoor beauty. In Charlottesville, the University of Virginia and Monticello (Thomas Jefferson’s home) are UNESCO World Heritage sites. Near Appomattox, the Appomattox Court House National Historical Park marks the 1865 Civil War surrender. In Lynchburg, the James River, downtown hills, and nearby Blue Ridge views give the area a distinct landscape.
A 434 phone number signals a local presence in Lynchburg and nearby communities across Central and Southside Virginia. The area code covers both urban centers and rural counties known for agriculture, manufacturing, and college life. Notable schools in 434 include UVA in Charlottesville and universities in Lynchburg and Farmville. Calls within 434 follow standard U.S. dialing, and numbers use the +1 country code when dialing from abroad.