Area Code 948

Area code 948 is one of the newest NANP area codes

Area code 948 is one of the most recently added codes in the North American Numbering Plan, in service since May 9, 2022. It is an overlay that shares its territory with 757, adding fresh numbers as those codes fill up. Existing numbers in the area keep their codes; only new phone lines may be issued a 948 number.

Because 948 is new and unfamiliar, some people are wary when it appears on caller ID and search for “who called me from 948?” An area code only shows where a number is registered, and any number can be spoofed — so a 948 call is not suspicious on its own. Judge each call by what it asks for, not the code. Is a call from 948 a scam?

FTC complaints involving 948 numbers

Numbers shown with area code 948 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 948 numbers:

• (948) 206-3286 — 8 complaints
• (948) 226-0479 — 8 complaints
• (948) 206-3288 — 6 complaints
• (948) 222-9956 — 5 complaints
• (948) 300-9758 — 4 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 948?

Area code 948 covers Norfolk and nearby cities including Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Newport News in Virginia, in the Eastern Time.

What cities use area code 948?

Area code 948 serves Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Newport News, Hampton, and 2 other communities in Virginia.

What time zone is area code 948 in?

Area code 948 is in the Eastern Time (America/New_York).

How do you dial a 948 number?

Dial all 10 digits: 948 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 948 and the local number.

Is a call from area code 948 a scam?

A 948 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 948 a country code?

No. 948 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 948 number written for international dialing looks like +1 948 followed by the 7-digit local number.