Area Code 540

FTC complaints involving 540 numbers

Numbers shown with area code 540 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 540 numbers:

• (540) 621-5576 — 33 complaints
• (540) 565-4671 — 21 complaints
• (540) 879-5069 — 17 complaints
• (540) 751-4198 — 17 complaints
• (540) 783-3667 — 15 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.

Frequently asked questions

Where is area code 540?

Area code 540 covers Roanoke and nearby cities including Harrisonburg, Blacksburg, Cave Spring in Virginia, in the Eastern Time.

What cities use area code 540?

Area code 540 serves Roanoke, Harrisonburg, Blacksburg, Cave Spring, Salem, and 2 other communities in Virginia.

What time zone is area code 540 in?

Area code 540 is in the Eastern Time (America/New_York).

How do you dial a 540 number?

Dial all 10 digits: 540 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 540 and the local number.

Is a call from area code 540 a scam?

A 540 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 540 a country code?

No. 540 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 540 number written for international dialing looks like +1 540 followed by the 7-digit local number.