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757 Area Code
Area code 757 is in Virginia, serving Hampton Roads and Virginia's Eastern Shore, including Virginia Beach, Norfolk and Newport News. It is in the Eastern Time zone. It shares its territory with overlay code 948, so 10-digit dialing is required.
Last updated October 1, 2026 · Source: NANPA
Where is the 757 area code?
757 is a Virginia area code covering Hampton Roads and Virginia's Eastern Shore, including Virginia Beach, Norfolk and Newport News. In the wider directory it sits in the South region.
Cities in the 757 area code
- Virginia Beach
- Norfolk
- Chesapeake
- Newport News
- Hampton
- Portsmouth
- Suffolk
- Williamsburg
- Poquoson
- Smithfield
- Franklin
- Yorktown
- Chincoteague
Counties served by 757
Isle of Wight County, Southampton County, James City County, York County, Accomack County and Northampton County.
757 overlay codes and dialing
The 757 territory is covered by an overlay of 2 area codes: 757, 948. All of them serve the same geographic area, and the original code is 757. Because more than one code covers the same ground, 10-digit dialing is mandatory — you must dial the area code for every local call. New phone lines may be assigned any of these codes.
History of the 757 area code
757 went into service on July 1, 1996, created when it was split from 804. It serves Virginia Beach and the surrounding part of Virginia, and today shares its territory with overlay code 948. For how codes are created, split, and overlaid, see how area codes work.
Is 757 a scam or spam risk?
757 is a legitimate geographic area code, not a premium or toll line, so a call from it costs you nothing extra. That said, scammers frequently spoof real local area codes to look familiar on caller ID. A genuine 757 number on your screen is no guarantee the caller is in Virginia Beach, VA or trustworthy. See spam & scam-risk area codes for how spoofing works and how to respond.
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Quick answers
757 area code FAQ
Where is the 757 area code?
The 757 area code is in Virginia, covering Hampton Roads and Virginia's Eastern Shore, including Virginia Beach, Norfolk and Newport News, in the South region.
What cities are in the 757 area code?
Cities in the 757 area code include Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Newport News, Hampton, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Williamsburg, Poquoson and Smithfield.
What time zone is 757 in?
757 is in the Eastern Time zone.
What is the overlay for the 757 area code?
757 shares its territory with 948. Both codes (757, 948) serve the same area, so 10-digit dialing is required for every call.
When did the 757 area code start?
757 went into service on July 1, 1996.
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 757?
Yes. Because 757 is an overlay area, you must dial the full 10-digit number (area code + 7 digits) for every call.
Is 757 a toll-free or premium code?
No. 757 is a standard geographic area code, so calling it costs the same as any local or long-distance call on your plan. Toll-free calls use 800, 888, 877, 866, 855, 844 or 833.