Area codes in Petersburg, Virginia
Petersburg, Virginia uses 2 area codes — 804 and 686. The main Petersburg area code is 804.
Area codes serving Petersburg
Phone numbers in Petersburg are written as ten digits — for example (804) 555-0190 — and fall in the Eastern Time zone.
How Petersburg came to have 2 area codes
The original Petersburg area code is 804, in service since 1973. As the area ran low on available numbers, an overlay code was added over the same region for new phone lines: 686 (2024). Existing numbers kept their original code — an overlay never forces anyone to change their number — which is why Petersburg 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 Petersburg?
The main area code for Petersburg, Virginia is 804. Petersburg is now served by 2 area codes in total: 804, 686.
How many area codes does Petersburg have?
Petersburg has 2 area codes: 804, 686.
Why does Petersburg have more than one area code?
As Petersburg used up the numbers available in its original area code (804, in service since 1973), additional "overlay" codes were added over the same area so new phone numbers could keep being assigned.
How do you dial a Petersburg number?
Dial all 10 digits — the area code (804 or 686) 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.