Area codes in Chesapeake, Virginia

Chesapeake, Virginia uses 2 area codes — 757 and 948. The main Chesapeake area code is 757.

Area codes serving Chesapeake

Phone numbers in Chesapeake are written as ten digits — for example (757) 555-0190 — and fall in the Eastern Time zone.

How Chesapeake came to have 2 area codes

The original Chesapeake area code is 757, in service since 1996. As the area ran low on available numbers, an overlay code was added over the same region for new phone lines: 948 (2022). Existing numbers kept their original code — an overlay never forces anyone to change their number — which is why Chesapeake now uses all 2 codes and every local call is dialed with ten digits.

All Virginia area codes · Is a Chesapeake call a scam?

Nearby cities

More cities in Virginia

Frequently asked questions

What is the area code for Chesapeake?

The main area code for Chesapeake, Virginia is 757. Chesapeake is now served by 2 area codes in total: 757, 948.

How many area codes does Chesapeake have?

Chesapeake has 2 area codes: 757, 948.

Why does Chesapeake have more than one area code?

As Chesapeake used up the numbers available in its original area code (757, in service since 1996), additional "overlay" codes were added over the same area so new phone numbers could keep being assigned.

How do you dial a Chesapeake number?

Dial all 10 digits — the area code (757 or 948) 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.