Chesapeake, Virginia

Where Is Area Code 757?

Area code 757 is in southeastern Virginia. It serves the Hampton Roads region and Virginia's Eastern Shore. Chesapeake is one of the major cities in the 757 area, along with Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Newport News, Hampton, and Suffolk.

Area code 757 also covers Gloucester County, James City County, York County, and Accomack and Northampton counties on the Eastern Shore. Other communities in the area include Williamsburg, Poquoson, Franklin, and Smithfield. The region sits near the Chesapeake Bay, the Atlantic Ocean, and the mouth of the James River.

Notable landmarks and features in the 757 region include Naval Station Norfolk, the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel, and Colonial Williamsburg. The area also includes major port facilities and long stretches of coastline. Chesapeake itself is part of the South Hampton Roads section of the region.

History of Area Code 757

Area code 757 was created on July 1, 1996. It was split from area code 804 as telephone demand grew in southeastern Virginia. The split gave Hampton Roads and the Eastern Shore a separate area code from central and eastern parts of the state.

Area code 948 was added as an overlay to 757 on May 9, 2022. The Virginia State Corporation Commission approved the overlay after available 757 numbers began to run low. The overlay means new phone numbers in the same region may use either 757 or 948.

Key Facts About Area Code 757

• Area code 757 is in Virginia, and Chesapeake is one of the major cities in the area.
• Area code 757 serves the Hampton Roads region and Virginia's Eastern Shore in southeastern Virginia.
• Area code 757 was created on July 1, 1996, in a split from area code 804.
• Area code 948 became an overlay for area code 757 on May 9, 2022.
• Area code 757 is in the Eastern Time Zone.
• Area code 757 covers major military and port facilities, including Naval Station Norfolk, one of the largest naval bases in the world.
• Area code 757 includes well-known historic and educational sites such as Colonial Williamsburg and Old Dominion University in Norfolk.
• Ten-digit dialing is required in the 757 and 948 service area because of the overlay.

Frequently Asked Questions

What state is area code 757 in?

Area code 757 is in Virginia.

What major cities use area code 757?

Major cities in area code 757 include Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Newport News, Hampton, Suffolk, and Williamsburg.

Is area code 757 a toll-free number?

No. Area code 757 is a geographic area code for southeastern Virginia.