434 area code
Charlottesville area, Eastern Time.Area code 434 covers Charlottesville, Lynchburg, Danville and 63 more places in Virginia, on Eastern Time.
Right now in Charlottesville
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 434 numbers come from
Numbers are issued by rate center, a billing area named for its main town. 434 has 66. Each one's share is how many 434 numbers start there. Its biggest metro area is Richmond, VA.
- Charlottesville18%
- Lynchburg16%
- Danville11%
- Emporia4%
- Farmville3%
- South Boston3%
- South Hill3%
Also: Blackstone, Boydton, Palmyra, Fork Union, Lovingston, Stanardsville, Altavista, Amherst, Appomattox, Chase City, Clarksville, Crozet + 47 more
Share of exchanges (blocks of 10,000 numbers). Source: NANPA rate center and exchange reports, November 10, 2026
When can you call a 434 number?
Sales calls to homes and cell phones have legal hours, set by the federal rule. Hold every 434 number to them, since you can't tell a work line from a personal cell.
What applies to 434Every 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 434 area code
434 went into service on June 1, 2001, split off from 804. Local calls can still be dialed with 7 digits.
- 2001434 starts
Source: NANPA area code database
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434 area code FAQ
What area code is 434?
434 is a Virginia area code for Charlottesville, Lynchburg, Danville, Emporia and 62 more places.
What time zone is the 434 area code in?
Eastern Time (EST, UTC-5; EDT, UTC-4 in summer).
What are the calling hours for 434 numbers?
Every day, 8 AM to 9 PM, local time, under the federal rule.
When did the 434 area code start?
On June 1, 2001. It was split from 804.
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