Area Code 434
Area code 434 covers Charlottesville and nearby cities including Danville, West Lynchburg in Virginia, in the Eastern Time.
Area code 434 quick facts
| Location | Charlottesville, Virginia |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| In service | 2001-06-01 |
| Nearby codes | 540, 826, 276, 686, 804, 336 |
| Carrier coverage | 509 prefixes; 38% wireless |
| FTC complaint data | 6,936 complaints across 678 numbers |
| Data current as of | August 2, 2026 |
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FTC complaints involving 434 numbers
Numbers shown with area code 434 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)”, “Other”, “Dropped call or no message”.
Most-complained 434 numbers:
- (434) 592-0708 — 26 complaints
- (434) 645-5671 — 26 complaints
- (434) 592-0715 — 25 complaints
- (434) 252-1736 — 24 complaints
- (434) 592-4309 — 23 complaints
These are FTC Do Not Call complaints filed about specific numbers shown with this area code — frequently spoofed. The area code itself is not a scam. See the most-reported area codes and the most-reported phone numbers nationwide.
Cities in area code 434
Charlottesville, Danville, West Lynchburg
Area codes by city
Carriers in area code 434
Area code 434 spans 509 prefixes, about 38% wireless. Top carriers: ONVOY, LLC - VA, NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC, BRIGHTSPEED OF VIRGINIA, LLC, CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - VA. Look up the carrier and line type for a 434 number.
Other Virginia area codes
- 276 — Norton
- 540 — Roanoke
- 571 — Washington
- 686 — Richmond
- 703 — Washington
- 757 — Norfolk
- 804 — Richmond
- 826 — Pearisburg
- 948 — Norfolk
Nearby area codes
Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 434?
Area code 434 covers Charlottesville and nearby cities including Danville, West Lynchburg in Virginia, in the Eastern Time.
What cities use area code 434?
Area code 434 serves Charlottesville, Danville, West Lynchburg in Virginia.
What time zone is area code 434 in?
Area code 434 is in the Eastern Time (America/New_York).
How do you dial a 434 number?
Dial all 10 digits: 434 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 434 and the local number.
Is a call from area code 434 a scam?
A 434 number is geographically tied to Virginia, but caller ID can be spoofed, so the displayed area code does not prove where a caller really is. If you did not expect the call, do not share personal information and consider looking the number up.
Is 434 a country code?
No. 434 is a US area code (a domestic 3-digit code), not a country code. The country (calling) code for the United States is +1, shared across the North American Numbering Plan. So a full 434 number written for international dialing looks like +1 434 followed by the 7-digit local number.
Sourced from the official NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administrator) numbering database, current as of August 2, 2026. Refreshed monthly.