The 276 area code covers Norton, Abingdon and 66 more places in Virginia.
Area code 276 is in Virginia, on Eastern Time. In the 276 area, phone numbers are given out most in Tazewell County, then Washington and Wythe counties. It has been in service since September 1, 2001.
- Where
- 8 counties in Virginia, mostly Tazewell County, Washington County and Wythe County
- Time zone
- Eastern Time
- In service since
- September 1, 2001
- Shares its area with
- No other area code
- Prefixes in use
- 373
- How to dial
- Local calls need all 10 digits: 276-555-0142.
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Norton holds 7% of the phone prefixes in area code 276.
A prefix is the three digits after the area code, and NANPA assigns each one to a town. Counting the 373 prefixes in use shows where 276 numbers are actually given out.
- Norton27 prefixes, 7%
- Abingdon25 prefixes, 7%
- Martinsville20 prefixes, 5%
- Wytheville19 prefixes, 5%
- Bristol16 prefixes, 4%
- Richlands14 prefixes, 4%
- Galax11 prefixes, 3%
- Marion11 prefixes, 3%
Also served: Lebanon, Big Stone Gap, Bluefield and Hillsville and 56 smaller places.
CenturyLink holds the most phone number prefixes in area code 276: 48 of 373.
NANPA, which runs the North American numbering plan, assigns each prefix (the three digits after the area code) to one carrier. Here is how the 373 prefixes in use in 276 divide between carriers; holders this page does not name are grouped as other carriers.
| Carrier | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CenturyLinkLandline company | 48 | 13% |
| AT&T MobilityMobile network | 26 | 7% |
| BrightspeedLandline company | 21 | 6% |
| T-MobileMobile network | 21 | 6% |
| Fractel | 15 | 4% |
| Level 3 (Lumen)Lumen's business and wholesale network | 15 | 4% |
| 34 other carriers | 227 | 61% |
89% of these prefixes are pooled, which means the blocks of 1,000 numbers inside them can belong to other carriers. Any number can also have been moved to another carrier since, so this shows who holds the prefixes, not who serves a given number.
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Source: NANPA central office code assignments, October 1, 2026.
276 has covered the same ground since 2001.
2001
276 starts on September 1, 2001, split off from 540.
A 276 number on your screen can still be a scam, because caller ID is easy to fake.
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- Look the number up with the box above before you call back, because calling back tells a robocaller your line is live.
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The area codes closest to 276 are 336, 828 and 704.
This list measures the distance between the centres of each area, across state lines, and shows codes that share one area together.
These are the questions people ask most about area code 276.
Where is area code 276?
276 covers Norton, Abingdon, Martinsville and Wytheville and 64 more places in Virginia. In the 276 area, phone numbers are given out most in Tazewell County, then Washington and Wythe counties.
What state is area code 276 in?
Virginia. 276 is a Virginia area code on Eastern Time.
What cities use area code 276?
The places holding the most 276 prefixes are Norton, Abingdon, Martinsville, Wytheville, Bristol, Richlands, Galax and Marion, out of 68 places in all. The count comes from NANPA's prefix assignments as of October 1, 2026.
Which phone company owns area code 276?
No single phone company owns 276. NANPA's records show CenturyLink holds the most 276 prefixes, 48 of 373, followed by AT&T Mobility and Brightspeed. Numbers move between carriers, so check one exact number with a carrier lookup.
What time zone is area code 276 in?
276 is on Eastern Time.
When did area code 276 start?
276 went into service on September 1, 2001, when it was split off from 540.
How do I dial a 276 number?
Local calls need all 10 digits: 276-555-0142.
Is 276 a toll-free number?
No. 276 is a regular area code for Norton and Abingdon in Virginia, not a toll-free one. The toll-free codes in North America are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888.
What area codes are near 276?
The closest are 336/743 (Greensboro, North Carolina), 828 (Asheville, North Carolina), 704/980 (Charlotte, North Carolina) and 606 (Corbin, Kentucky), measured between the centres of each area.
Who called me from a 276 number?
Enter the full 10-digit number in the lookup above. It returns the listed owner where there is a public record, where the number is registered, and whether it is a mobile, a landline or a VoIP line.
Is area code 276 a scam?
276 is a real Virginia area code, so the code itself is not a warning sign. Scam callers fake local-looking numbers on purpose, so judge the call by what the caller asks for, and look the number up before calling back.
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Source: NANPA, the North American Numbering Plan Administrator: its area code database and prefix assignments, as of October 1, 2026.