276 Area Code
Covers Richmond and nearby communities in Virginia.
(276) 555-0142Area code 276 map
Interactive coverage map for area code 276, centered on Richmond, Virginia
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Open in OpenStreetMapArea code 276 coverage map — centered on Richmond. Shaded area shows the approximate reach around the primary city.
Area code 276 is a telephone area code in Virginia, anchored on Richmond. It reaches roughly 214,000 people across places such as Richmond and more. The region observes Eastern time, so a number like (276) 555-0142 is on that clock right now. On the ground it spans Chesterfield. It shares its territory with the overlay code 804, which sit on the exact same map. Because the 276 region uses more than one area code, you must dial all ten digits — area code included — even for a local call. You do not, however, need to dial a leading 1 for calls within the US and Canada. On this page you'll find a live local clock for Richmond, an interactive coverage map, the cities and counties 276 serves, its overlay and neighboring codes, and tips on spotting 276 spam calls.
Cities covered by 276
Cities & neighborhoods
- Richmond
Nearby & overlay area codes
Overlay codes (same area)
These share 276’s geography — a number in either code can be on the same street.
Neighboring codes
Codes for adjacent regions and metros.
Is a call from 276 a scam?
Area code 276 serves Richmond and the surrounding area, so most calls are ordinary local and business traffic. As everywhere, spam and robocalls do use 276 numbers, frequently by spoofing a local-looking caller ID to boost pickup rates. The area code itself tells you nothing about who is really calling, so judge the call by what's said, not the number.
Red flags to watch for
- Pressure to act right now, or threats of arrest, fines, or service being cut off.
- Requests to pay with gift cards, wire transfer, crypto, or a payment app.
- Asking for passwords, one-time codes, your SSN, or full card/bank numbers.
- A robocall or recording, or a number that won’t let you call back.
When unsure, hang up and call the organization back on a number you look up yourself.
Calling a 276 number from abroad
Every 276 number is a US/Canada +1 number. From a mobile anywhere, the simplest approach is to dial it in international format:
+1 276 555-0142If your phone can’t dial the +, replace it with your country’s exit code, then 1, then the number:
- UK, Germany, France & most of Europe
00 1 276 555-0142 - Australia
0011 1 276 555-0142 - Japan
010 1 276 555-0142 - Mexico
00 1 276 555-0142
Within the US and Canada you don’t need any of this — just dial the ten digits 276 555-0142.
Reverse phone lookup
Check any US or Canada number to see whether it's a working line, which carrier it sits on, whether it's mobile, landline or VoIP, and roughly where it's registered.
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Results are for personal, informational use only and may not be used for employment, credit, housing or tenant-screening decisions.
Area code 276: frequently asked questions
Where is the 276 area code located?
The 276 area code is located in Virginia, centered on Richmond. It covers Chesterfield and nearby communities including Richmond.
What time zone is 276 in?
Area code 276 is in the Eastern time zone (UTC-5 (EST) / UTC-4 (EDT)). You can see the exact current local time for Richmond on the live clock above.
What cities use area code 276?
Cities and areas that use 276 include Richmond. Its primary city is Richmond, VA.
Do I need to dial 1 before 276?
For calls within the US, you do not need to dial a leading 1, but you do need all ten digits: 276 plus the seven-digit number. The 276 area requires ten-digit dialing because more than one area code serves it.
Is 276 a toll-free or scam number?
No — 276 is a normal geographic area code for Richmond, not a toll-free code (toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888). A 276 number is not inherently a scam, but the code can be spoofed. See the spam-call section above for how to tell.
What are the overlay area codes for 276?
Area code 276 is overlaid by 804, meaning those codes cover the same geographic area.