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Area code 826

Area code 826 covers Harrisonburg, Virginia. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: Virginia Major City: Harrisonburg Eastern Time (ET) Overlay: 540/826
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 826?

Area code 826 is assigned to Harrisonburg and the surrounding region in Virginia. Calls to numbers that start with 826 are routed to this area.

Area code 826 shares its territory with 540. Because it is an overlay, local calls require dialing all 10 digits.

Counties covered

Giles CountyHarrisonburg cityFredericksburg cityRoanoke cityShenandoah CountyMontgomery CountyOrange CountySpotsylvania CountyRockingham CountyLoudoun CountyFauquier CountyStafford CountyWinchester cityFrederick County

Line types

  • Mobile 35.96%
  • Landline 64.04%
02 / MAP

Area code 826 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 Harrisonburg

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

Local timeHarrisonburg, VA--:--:--

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America/New_YorkLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Harrisonburg

WITHIN THE US826 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+1 826 XXX XXXX

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

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 826 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+1 826 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 826 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 826 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 826 555 0123
HAVE THE FULL NUMBER?

Learn more about that number.

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

10 digits to see the carrier and line type of the number

05 / CARRIERS

Carriers in area code 826

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

Fractel
21%
Sinch
19%
Nuso
10%
SHENTEL COMMUNICATIONS. - VA
8%
AT&T
8%
Others
34%

Mobile

AT&T Mobility
24%
UScellular
22%
T-Mobile USA
20%
Sinch
15%
Verizon Wireless
12%
Others
7%

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 826

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

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(826) 200 Mobile Orange Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - VA
(826) 201 Landline Strasburg ComcastCOMCAST IP PHONE, LLC
(826) 202 Mobile Christiansburg T-Mobile USAOMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS CAP OPERATIONS, LLC
(826) 203 Mobile Chancellor Boost MobileBOOST SUBSCRIBERCO L.L.C.
(826) 204 Landline Fredericksburg NusoNUSO, LLC
(826) 205 Landline Roanoke NusoNUSO, LLC
(826) 206 Landline Warrenton TelnyxTELNYX LLC
(826) 207 Landline Upperville BandwidthBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - VA
(826) 208 Mobile Winchester Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - VA
(826) 209 Mobile Newport AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC

Showing 10 of 114 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 826

Where is area code 826 used?
Area code 826 serves Harrisonburg and the surrounding area in Virginia, including Giles County, Harrisonburg city, Fredericksburg city, Roanoke city, Shenandoah County.
What city is area code 826 from?
The main city of area code 826 is Harrisonburg, VA.
What time zone is area code 826 in?
Area code 826 is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (America/New_York).
Is 826 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 540. In an overlay, every call requires dialing all 10 digits.
How do I call a number with area code 826 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 826 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 826 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 826 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 826 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 826?
Most landline blocks belong to Fractel 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 826 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 64.04% of the number blocks are landline, 35.96% mobile.
How do I save a 826 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 826 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 826?
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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