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Area code 276

Area code 276 covers Abingdon, Virginia. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: Virginia Major City: Abingdon Eastern Time (ET) Overlay: None
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 276?

Area code 276 is assigned to Abingdon and the surrounding region in Virginia. Calls to numbers that start with 276 are routed to this area.

Area code 276 is not currently part of an overlay: it serves its territory on its own.

Counties covered

Washington CountyTazewell CountyWise CountyWythe CountyNorton cityBuchanan CountyHenry CountyMartinsville citySmyth CountySullivan County, TNCarroll CountyScott CountyRussell CountyLee CountyPatrick CountyGrayson CountyGalax cityDickenson County

Line types

  • Mobile 25.82%
  • Landline 74.18%
02 / MAP

Area code 276 on the map

The shaded area joins the code’s numbering centers; the marker shows its main city.

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03 / LOCAL TIME

Current time in Abingdon

This area code is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone.

Local timeAbingdon, VA--:--:--

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America/New_YorkLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Abingdon

WITHIN THE US276 XXX XXXX

Always 10 digits — landline, mobile or VoIP. Local, long distance or a different state: the format is always the same. You do not need to dial the 1 first.

FROM ABROAD+1 276 XXX XXXX

Exit codes: 00 Europe/Mexico · 011 Canada · 010 Japan · + universal

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 276 XXX XXXX

Always save the number in international format so messaging apps recognize it correctly:

Call typeTraditional landlineMobile / VoIP
Local (same area code)10 digits10 digits
US long distance1 + 10 digits10 digits
Emergency911911
🌐Universal+1 276 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 276 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 276 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 276 555 0123
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Check the line type and the carrier the number block was originally assigned to.

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05 / CARRIERS

Carriers in area code 276

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

Lumen Technologies
23%
Verizon
16%
Sinch
12%
Brightspeed
8%
Fractel
5%
Others
35%

Mobile

Verizon Wireless
29%
AT&T Mobility
24%
T-Mobile USA
23%
UScellular
13%
Sinch
6%
Others
4%

Carrier shown is the original assignment of each number block and may differ today because of number portability.

06 / PREFIXES

Complete list of prefixes for area code 276

368 number blocks (NXX) assigned in this area code.

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(276) 200 Landline Wytheville BandwidthBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - VA
(276) 201 Landline Martinsville ComcastCOMCAST IP PHONE, LLC
(276) 202 Mobile Richlands Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - VA
(276) 204 Mobile Meadows of Dan T-Mobile USAOMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS CAP OPERATIONS, LLC
(276) 206 Mobile Abingdon T-Mobile USASUNCOM DBA T-MOBILE USA
(276) 207 Landline Norton Windstream CommunicationsPAETEC ITEL, LLC
(276) 208 Landline Laurel Fork SinchONVOY, LLC - VA
(276) 209 Landline Bland BandwidthBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - VA
(276) 210 Landline Richlands Verizon BusinessMCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC
(276) 212 Landline Big Stone Gap AT&TTELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - VA

Showing 10 of 368 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 276

Where is area code 276 used?
Area code 276 serves Abingdon and the surrounding area in Virginia, including Washington County, Tazewell County, Wise County, Wythe County, Norton city.
What city is area code 276 from?
The main city of area code 276 is Abingdon, VA.
What time zone is area code 276 in?
Area code 276 is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (America/New_York).
Is 276 an overlay area code?
No. Area code 276 is not currently part of an overlay.
How do I call a number with area code 276 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 276 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 276 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 276 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 276 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 276?
Most landline blocks belong to Lumen Technologies and most mobile blocks to Verizon Wireless. The carrier shown is the original assignment and may differ today because of number portability.
Is area code 276 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 74.18% of the number blocks are landline, 25.82% mobile.
How do I save a 276 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 276 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 276?
The area code only shows the region a number was assigned to; it does not tell you who is calling. Scammers can fake any area code, so do not share personal or banking information with unknown callers, and let unknown numbers go to voicemail.
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