Area codes in Blacksburg, Virginia
Blacksburg, Virginia uses 2 area codes — 540 and 826. The main Blacksburg area code is 540.
Area codes serving Blacksburg
Phone numbers in Blacksburg are written as ten digits — for example (540) 555-0190 — and fall in the Eastern Time zone.
How Blacksburg came to have 2 area codes
The original Blacksburg area code is 540, in service since 1995. As the area ran low on available numbers, an overlay code was added over the same region for new phone lines: 826 (2022). Existing numbers kept their original code — an overlay never forces anyone to change their number — which is why Blacksburg now uses all 2 codes and every local call is dialed with ten digits.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the area code for Blacksburg?
The main area code for Blacksburg, Virginia is 540. Blacksburg is now served by 2 area codes in total: 540, 826.
How many area codes does Blacksburg have?
Blacksburg has 2 area codes: 540, 826.
Why does Blacksburg have more than one area code?
As Blacksburg used up the numbers available in its original area code (540, in service since 1995), additional "overlay" codes were added over the same area so new phone numbers could keep being assigned.
How do you dial a Blacksburg number?
Dial all 10 digits — the area code (540 or 826) followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1, then the area code and number.
Sourced from the official NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administrator) numbering database, current as of August 2, 2026. Refreshed monthly.