Area Code 804
Area code 804 covers Richmond and nearby cities including Hopewell, Mechanicsville, Petersburg in Virginia, in the Eastern Time.
Area code 804 quick facts
| Location | Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| In service | 1973-06-24 |
| Overlay codes | 686 |
| Nearby codes | 686, 276, 757, 948, 434, 571 |
| Carrier coverage | 786 prefixes; 37% wireless |
| FTC complaint data | 619 complaints across 155 numbers |
| Data current as of | August 2, 2026 |
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FTC complaints involving 804 numbers
Numbers shown with area code 804 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Other”, “Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)”, “Dropped call or no message”.
Most-complained 804 numbers:
- (804) 380-4435 — 59 complaints
- (804) 332-5300 — 12 complaints
- (804) 552-9679 — 11 complaints
- (804) 513-9202 — 8 complaints
- (804) 760-5570 — 8 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 804
Richmond, Hopewell, Mechanicsville, Petersburg, Tuckahoe
Area codes by city
Carriers in area code 804
Area code 804 spans 786 prefixes, about 37% wireless. Top carriers: CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - VA, VERIZON VIRGINIA, INC., ONVOY, LLC - VA, OMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS CAP OPERATIONS, LLC. Look up the carrier and line type for a 804 number.
Other Virginia area codes
- 276 — Norton
- 434 — Charlottesville
- 540 — Roanoke
- 571 — Washington
- 686 — Richmond
- 703 — Washington
- 757 — Norfolk
- 826 — Pearisburg
- 948 — Norfolk
Nearby area codes
Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 804?
Area code 804 covers Richmond and nearby cities including Hopewell, Mechanicsville, Petersburg in Virginia, in the Eastern Time.
What cities use area code 804?
Area code 804 serves Richmond, Hopewell, Mechanicsville, Petersburg, Tuckahoe in Virginia.
What time zone is area code 804 in?
Area code 804 is in the Eastern Time (America/New_York).
How do you dial a 804 number?
Dial all 10 digits: 804 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 804 and the local number.
Is a call from area code 804 a scam?
A 804 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 804 a country code?
No. 804 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 804 number written for international dialing looks like +1 804 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.