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Area code 757

Area code 757 covers Norfolk, Virginia. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: Virginia Major City: Norfolk Eastern Time (ET) Overlay: 757/948
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 757?

Area code 757 is assigned to Norfolk and the surrounding region in Virginia. Calls to numbers that start with 757 are routed to this area.

Area code 757 shares its territory with 948. Because it is an overlay, local calls require dialing all 10 digits.

Counties covered

Norfolk cityNewport News cityPortsmouth cityChesapeake cityHampton cityAccomack CountyWilliamsburg citySuffolk cityVirginia Beach city

Line types

  • Mobile 30.79%
  • Landline 69.21%
02 / MAP

Area code 757 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 Norfolk

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

Local timeNorfolk, VA--:--:--

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04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Norfolk

WITHIN THE US757 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+1 757 XXX XXXX

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

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 757 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+1 757 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 757 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 757 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 757 555 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 757

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

Verizon
47%
Cox Communications
12%
Windstream Communications
9%
Lumen Technologies
6%
Bandwidth
5%
Others
21%

Mobile

Verizon Wireless
43%
T-Mobile USA
33%
AT&T Mobility
19%
USA Mobility
2%
Sinch
2%
Others
1%

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 757

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

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(757) 200 Landline Norfolk Zone 2 Windstream CommunicationsPAETEC ITEL, LLC
(757) 201 Landline Norfolk Zone 2 Verizon BusinessMCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC - VA
(757) 202 Mobile Norfolk Zone 2 T-Mobile USAOMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS CAP OPERATIONS, LLC
(757) 203 Landline Norfolk Zone 3 ComcastCOMCAST IP PHONE, LLC
(757) 204 Landline Norfolk Zone 6 Cox CommunicationsCOX VIRGINIA TELCOM, INC. - VA
(757) 205 Landline Norfolk Zone 6 Verizon BusinessMCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC - VA
(757) 206 Landline Williamsburg Metro by T-MobileMETROPCS, INC.
(757) 207 Landline Williamsburg Metro by T-MobileMETROPCS, INC.
(757) 208 Landline Williamsburg Metro by T-MobileMETROPCS, INC.
(757) 209 Mobile Williamsburg T-Mobile USAOMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS CAP OPERATIONS, LLC

Showing 10 of 786 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 757

Where is area code 757 used?
Area code 757 serves Norfolk and the surrounding area in Virginia, including Norfolk city, Newport News city, Portsmouth city, Chesapeake city, Hampton city.
What city is area code 757 from?
The main city of area code 757 is Norfolk, VA.
What time zone is area code 757 in?
Area code 757 is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (America/New_York).
Is 757 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 948. In an overlay, every call requires dialing all 10 digits.
How do I call a number with area code 757 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 757 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 757 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 757 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 757 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 757?
Most landline blocks belong to Verizon 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 757 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 69.21% of the number blocks are landline, 30.79% mobile.
How do I save a 757 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 757 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 757?
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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