276 area code
Abingdon area, Eastern Time.Area code 276 covers Abingdon, Norton, Martinsville and 75 more places in Virginia, on Eastern Time.
Right now in Abingdon
Eastern Time (EST, UTC-5; EDT, UTC-4 in summer)
Calling hours: Every day, 8 AM to 9 PM (the federal rule)
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Where 276 numbers come from
Numbers are issued by rate center, a billing area named for its main town. 276 has 78. Each one's share is how many 276 numbers start there.
- Abingdon7%
- Norton7%
- Martinsville5%
- Wytheville5%
- Bristol4%
- Richlands4%
- Galax3%
- Marion3%
- Lebanon2%
Also: Big Stone Gap, Hillsville, Bluefield, Coeburn, Gate City, Tazewell, Collinsville, Grundy, Independence, Pennington Gap, Stuart, Wise + 57 more
Share of exchanges (blocks of 10,000 numbers). Source: NANPA rate center and exchange reports, November 10, 2026
When can you call a 276 number?
Sales calls to homes and cell phones have legal hours, set by the federal rule. Hold every 276 number to them, since you can't tell a work line from a personal cell.
What applies to 276Every day, 8 AM to 9 PM
- Federal (TCPA and FTC rule)Every day, 8 AM to 9 PMCalls to residential and mobile numbers. Most calls to businesses are exempt from the FTC's rule.47 CFR 64.1200(c)(1); 16 CFR 310.4(c) (opens in a new tab)
Local time comes from the area code, not from where the person is today. Mobiles keep their number when they move. Calling hours here are a guide, not legal advice. Every state's calling hours, with sources
The 276 area code
276 went into service on September 1, 2001, split off from 540. Local calls take all 10 digits.
- 2001276 starts
Source: NANPA area code database
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276 area code FAQ
What area code is 276?
276 is a Virginia area code for Abingdon, Norton, Martinsville, Wytheville and 74 more places.
What time zone is the 276 area code in?
Eastern Time (EST, UTC-5; EDT, UTC-4 in summer).
What are the calling hours for 276 numbers?
Every day, 8 AM to 9 PM, local time, under the federal rule.
When did the 276 area code start?
On September 1, 2001. It was split from 540.
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