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Area code 804

Area code 804 covers Richmond, Virginia. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: Virginia Major City: Richmond Eastern Time (ET) Overlay: 686/804
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 804?

Area code 804 is assigned to Richmond and the surrounding region in Virginia. Calls to numbers that start with 804 are routed to this area.

Area code 804 shares its territory with 686. Because it is an overlay, local calls require dialing all 10 digits.

Counties covered

Richmond cityChesterfield CountyHanover CountyPetersburg cityCaroline CountyGloucester CountyHenrico CountyGoochland County

Line types

  • Mobile 26.46%
  • Landline 73.54%
02 / MAP

Area code 804 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 Richmond

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

Local timeRichmond, VA--:--:--

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America/New_YorkLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Richmond

WITHIN THE US804 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+1 804 XXX XXXX

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

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 804 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+1 804 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 804 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 804 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 804 555 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 804

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

Verizon
40%
Windstream Communications
9%
Sinch
8%
Lumen Technologies
7%
Metro by T-Mobile
6%
Others
31%

Mobile

Verizon Wireless
47%
AT&T Mobility
23%
T-Mobile USA
21%
Sinch
6%
Boost Mobile
3%

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 804

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

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(804) 200 Landline Richmond Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - VA
(804) 201 Landline Richmond Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - VA
(804) 202 Landline Richmond VerizonVERIZON VIRGINIA, INC.
(804) 203 Landline Petersburg SinchONVOY, LLC - VA
(804) 204 Landline Richmond VerizonVERIZON VIRGINIA, INC.
(804) 205 Landline Richmond Verizon BusinessMCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC - VA
(804) 206 Landline Dinwiddie Verizon BusinessMCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC - VA
(804) 207 Landline Cartersville SinchONVOY, LLC - VA
(804) 208 Landline Beaverdam AT&TTELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - VA
(804) 209 Landline Richmond VerizonVERIZON VIRGINIA, INC.

Showing 10 of 786 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 804

Where is area code 804 used?
Area code 804 serves Richmond and the surrounding area in Virginia, including Richmond city, Chesterfield County, Hanover County, Petersburg city, Caroline County.
What city is area code 804 from?
The main city of area code 804 is Richmond, VA.
What time zone is area code 804 in?
Area code 804 is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (America/New_York).
Is 804 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 686. In an overlay, every call requires dialing all 10 digits.
How do I call a number with area code 804 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 804 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 804 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 804 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 804 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 804?
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 804 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 73.54% of the number blocks are landline, 26.46% mobile.
How do I save a 804 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 804 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 804?
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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