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Area code 434

Area code 434 covers Charlottesville, Virginia. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

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

Where is area code 434?

Area code 434 is assigned to Charlottesville and the surrounding region in Virginia. Calls to numbers that start with 434 are routed to this area.

Area code 434 is not currently part of an overlay: it serves its territory on its own.

Counties covered

Charlottesville cityLynchburg cityDanville cityMecklenburg CountyHalifax CountyPittsylvania CountyCampbell CountyPrince Edward CountyEmporia cityNottoway CountyBrunswick CountyCharlotte CountyFluvanna CountyNelson CountyAppomattox County

Line types

  • Mobile 25.44%
  • Landline 74.56%
02 / MAP

Area code 434 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 Charlottesville

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

Local timeCharlottesville, VA--:--:--

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America/New_YorkLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Charlottesville

WITHIN THE US434 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+1 434 XXX XXXX

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

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 434 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+1 434 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 434 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 434 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 434 555 0123
HAVE THE FULL NUMBER?

Learn more about that number.

Check the line type and the carrier the number block was originally assigned to.

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05 / CARRIERS

Carriers in area code 434

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

Brightspeed
20%
Verizon
17%
Lumen Technologies
8%
CoreTel Communications
7%
Sinch
7%
Others
40%

Mobile

AT&T Mobility
34%
Verizon Wireless
25%
T-Mobile USA
20%
UScellular
12%
Sinch
5%
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 434

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

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(434) 200 Landline Lynchburg Verizon BusinessMCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC
(434) 201 Mobile Whitmell T-Mobile USAOMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS CAP OPERATIONS, LLC
(434) 202 Landline Charlottesville ComcastCOMCAST IP PHONE, LLC
(434) 203 Mobile Danville AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC
(434) 204 Landline Brookneal SinchONVOY, LLC - VA
(434) 205 Landline Crozet BandwidthBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - VA
(434) 206 Landline Clarksville CoreTel CommunicationsCORETEL VIRGINIA, LLC - VA
(434) 207 Landline Palmyra Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - VA
(434) 208 Mobile Keysville UScellularUNITED STATES CELLULAR - VA
(434) 209 Landline Lynchburg AT&TTELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - VA

Showing 10 of 507 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 434

Where is area code 434 used?
Area code 434 serves Charlottesville and the surrounding area in Virginia, including Charlottesville city, Lynchburg city, Danville city, Mecklenburg County, Halifax County.
What city is area code 434 from?
The main city of area code 434 is Charlottesville, VA.
What time zone is area code 434 in?
Area code 434 is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (America/New_York).
Is 434 an overlay area code?
No. Area code 434 is not currently part of an overlay.
How do I call a number with area code 434 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 434 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 434 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 434 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 434 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 434?
Most landline blocks belong to Brightspeed and most mobile blocks to AT&T Mobility. The carrier shown is the original assignment and may differ today because of number portability.
Is area code 434 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 74.56% of the number blocks are landline, 25.44% mobile.
How do I save a 434 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 434 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 434?
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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