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Area code 948

Area code 948 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 948?

Area code 948 is assigned to Norfolk and the surrounding region in Virginia. Calls to numbers that start with 948 are routed to this area.

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

Counties covered

Norfolk cityChesapeake cityPortsmouth cityNewport News cityAccomack CountySuffolk cityHampton cityIsle of Wight CountySouthampton CountyWilliamsburg cityVirginia Beach citySurry CountyFranklin cityNorthampton CountyJames City County

Line types

  • Mobile 28.74%
  • Landline 71.26%
02 / MAP

Area code 948 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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America/New_YorkLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Norfolk

WITHIN THE US948 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+1 948 XXX XXXX

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

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 948 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+1 948 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 948 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 948 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 948 555 0123
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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 948

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

Fractel
27%
AT&T
19%
CoreTel Communications
16%
Sinch
15%
IP Horizon
8%
Others
15%

Mobile

AT&T Mobility
40%
T-Mobile USA
36%
Verizon Wireless
12%
Boost Mobile
8%
Sinch
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 948

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

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(948) 200 Landline Whaleyville FractelFRACTEL, LLC
(948) 201 Landline Toano SinchONVOY, LLC - VA
(948) 202 Mobile Newport News Zone 2 T-Mobile USAOMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS CAP OPERATIONS, LLC
(948) 203 Mobile Norfolk Zone 1 T-Mobile USAOMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS CAP OPERATIONS, LLC
(948) 204 Mobile Norfolk Zone 3 T-Mobile USAOMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS CAP OPERATIONS, LLC
(948) 205 Mobile Newport News Zone 2 Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - VA
(948) 206 Mobile Norfolk Zone 2 AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC
(948) 207 Landline Norfolk Zone 4 SinchONVOY, LLC - VA
(948) 208 Landline Newport News Zone 2 NusoNUSO, LLC
(948) 209 Landline Newport News Zone 3 Metro by T-MobileMETROPCS, INC.

Showing 10 of 87 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 948

Where is area code 948 used?
Area code 948 serves Norfolk and the surrounding area in Virginia, including Norfolk city, Chesapeake city, Portsmouth city, Newport News city, Accomack County.
What city is area code 948 from?
The main city of area code 948 is Norfolk, VA.
What time zone is area code 948 in?
Area code 948 is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (America/New_York).
Is 948 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 757. In an overlay, every call requires dialing all 10 digits.
How do I call a number with area code 948 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 948 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 948 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 948 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 948 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 948?
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 948 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 71.26% of the number blocks are landline, 28.74% mobile.
How do I save a 948 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 948 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 948?
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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