540 Area Code

The 540 area code is part of the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) and serves northwestern and southwestern regions of Virginia, USA. Established in 1995 as a split from the 703 area code, 540 covers cities, towns, and rural areas, providing essential telecommunications services for residents, businesses, and government offices.

Understanding the 540 Area Code

The 540 area code serves cities and communities including Roanoke, Harrisonburg, Fredericksburg, Winchester, and Lynchburg. It supports landline phones, mobile phones, VoIP, and business communications. Local calls require 10-digit dialing due to number management practices and overlay considerations.

540 Area Code Map and Geographic Location

The 540 area code map covers northwestern and southwestern Virginia, stretching from the Shenandoah Valley through the Roanoke Valley and portions of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It includes urban centers, suburban neighborhoods, commercial hubs, educational institutions, and government facilities.

All Major Cities and Regions in the 540 Area Code

Roanoke
Harrisonburg
Fredericksburg
Winchester
Lynchburg
Staunton
Waynesboro
Martinsville
Lexington

Counties Covered by the 540 Area Code

Roanoke County
Harrisonburg City
Fredericksburg City
Winchester City
Lynchburg City
Augusta County
Rockingham County
Floyd County
Botetourt County

ZIP Codes within the 540 Telephone Zone (Examples)

24016 - Roanoke
22801 - Harrisonburg
22401 - Fredericksburg
22601 - Winchester
24501 - Lynchburg
24401 - Staunton
22980 - Waynesboro
24112 - Martinsville
24450 - Lexington

Time Zone

The 540 area code is located in the Eastern Time Zone (ET), observing Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC-5) in winter and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-4) during daylight saving time.

Dialing, Phone & Service Details

Overlay: 540 does not currently have an overlay
Local dialing: 10-digit dialing is recommended
Long-distance calls within the USA: Dial 1 + 540 + 7-digit number
International calls: Dial your country�s exit code + 1 + 540 + 7-digit number
Services: Landline, mobile, VoIP, and business communications

What area code is 540? / Where's area code 540?

What area code is 540? � 540 is a Virginia telephone code serving Roanoke, Harrisonburg, Fredericksburg, Winchester, and surrounding communities.

Where's area code 540? � It is located in northwestern and southwestern Virginia, USA, covering both urban and rural regions.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about 540 Area Code

What is the 540 area code?

540 serves northwestern and southwestern Virginia, including major cities like Roanoke, Harrisonburg, Fredericksburg, and Winchester.

When was the 540 area code created?

It was established in 1995 as a split from the 703 area code.

Where is area code 540 located?

It covers northwestern and southwestern Virginia, including urban and rural communities.

What time zone is 540 in?

The 540 area code follows Eastern Time (EST/EDT).

Does 540 have an overlay?

No, the 540 area code does not currently have an overlay.

What services does 540 support?

540 supports landline, mobile, VoIP, and business communications.

Feature	Details
Area Code	540
Region Covered	Northwestern and Southwestern Virginia, USA
Established	1995 (split from 703)
Time Zone	Eastern Time (EST/EDT)
Major Cities	Roanoke, Harrisonburg, Fredericksburg, Winchester, Lynchburg
ZIP Range	22401-24501 (examples above)
Services	Landline, mobile, VoIP, business
Dialing	+1 540 NXX XXXX
Country	United States of America

Ares Code	Office / Place	Address
540 Area Code	Virginia Tech	225 Stanger St, Blacksburg, VA 24061
540 Area Code	James Madison University	800 S Main St, Harrisonburg, VA 22807
540 Area Code	Radford University	801 E Main St, Radford, VA 24141
540 Area Code	Salem University Campus	223 W Main St, Salem, VA 24153
540 Area Code	University of Mary Washington	1301 College Ave, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
540 Area Code	Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital	1906 Belleview Ave, Roanoke, VA 24014
540 Area Code	LewisGale Hospital Montgomery	1700 S Main St, Blacksburg, VA 24060
540 Area Code	Sentara RMH Medical Center	2250 Health Campus Dr, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
540 Area Code	Mary Washington Hospital	1001 Sam Perry Blvd, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
540 Area Code	LewisGale Hospital Radford	200 Hospital Dr, Radford, VA 24141
540 Area Code	Bank of America	313 Church Ave SE, Roanoke, VA 24013
540 Area Code	Wells Fargo Bank	28 E Market St, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
540 Area Code	Chase Bank	110 College Ave, Blacksburg, VA 24060
540 Area Code	SunTrust Bank	200 William St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
540 Area Code	First Community Bank	201 W Main St, Radford, VA 24141
540 Area Code	Roanoke City Hall	215 Church Ave SE, Roanoke, VA 24011
540 Area Code	Harrisonburg City Hall	409 S Main St, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
540 Area Code	Fredericksburg City Hall	715 Princess Anne St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
540 Area Code	Radford City Hall	10 Robertson St, Radford, VA 24141
540 Area Code	Blacksburg Town Hall	300 S Main St, Blacksburg, VA 24060
540 Area Code	Mill Mountain Park	Ferguson Ave SE, Roanoke, VA 24011
540 Area Code	Huckleberry Trail	Blacksburg, VA 24060
540 Area Code	Hillandale Park	Harrisonburg, VA 22801
540 Area Code	Fredericksburg Battlefield Park	Fredericksburg, VA 22401
540 Area Code	Bisset Park	Radford, VA 24141
540 Area Code	Taubman Museum of Art	110 Salem Ave SE, Roanoke, VA 24011
540 Area Code	The Lyric Theatre	135 College Ave, Blacksburg, VA 24060
540 Area Code	Explore More Discovery Museum	150 S Main St, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
540 Area Code	Fredericksburg Area Museum	907 Princess Anne St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
540 Area Code	Radford University Art Museum	201 Tyler Ave, Radford, VA 24141
540 Area Code	Valley View Mall	4802 Valley View Blvd NW, Roanoke, VA 24012
540 Area Code	Edith J. Carrier Arboretum & Shopping	Harrisonburg, VA 22807
540 Area Code	The Lyric Theatre District	Blacksburg, VA 24060
540 Area Code	Central Park Shopping Center	Fredericksburg, VA 22401
540 Area Code	Radford Shopping District	Radford, VA 24141
540 Area Code	Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center	110 Shenandoah Ave NW, Roanoke, VA 24016
540 Area Code	The Inn at Virginia Tech	901 Prices Fork Rd, Blacksburg, VA 24061
540 Area Code	Hampton Inn Harrisonburg	1500 Virginia Ave, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
540 Area Code	Courtyard by Marriott Fredericksburg	670 Hospitality Ln, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
540 Area Code	Holiday Inn Express Radford	101 Radford Crossing Blvd, Radford, VA 24141
540 Area Code	Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport	5202 Aviation Dr, Roanoke, VA 24012
540 Area Code	Harrisonburg Transit Center	Harrisonburg, VA 22801
540 Area Code	Blacksburg Transit Center	Blacksburg, VA 24060
540 Area Code	Fredericksburg Transit Center	Fredericksburg, VA 22401
540 Area Code	Radford Transit Hub	Radford, VA 24141

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