Area code 757 covers Virginia Beach and surrounding areas in Virginia. It was activated in 1996 as an overlay of area code 804. Today it shares its territory with overlay code 948. For the full picture, see all Virginia area codes.
| State | Virginia |
|---|---|
| Primary city | Virginia Beach |
| Cities also served | Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Newport News, Hampton, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Williamsburg |
| Time zone | Eastern (UTC-5 / UTC-4 DST) |
| Year established | July 1, 1996 |
| Original 1947 NPA? | No |
| Parent code | 804 |
| Overlay codes | 948 |
| Currently in use? | Yes, actively assigned |
| Ten-digit dialing required? | Yes |
About the 757 Code
Area code 757 was placed into service on July 1, 1996, carved out of the former 804 territory that had covered all of eastern Virginia. The split was driven by rapid population growth in the Hampton Roads region, which includes Naval Station Norfolk — the world’s largest naval base — along with major shipbuilding facilities at Newport News Shipbuilding and a booming tourism economy centered on Virginia Beach. By 2019, the code faced number exhaustion, and on February 5, 2020, the Virginia State Corporation Commission approved a 948 overlay as relief; that overlay went live on May 9, 2022, making ten-digit dialing mandatory throughout the 757/948 complex. The combined service area covers approximately 1.76 million residents across 39 cities and 18 counties, stretching from the Delmarva Peninsula’s Eastern Shore south through the seven cities of Hampton Roads.
Beyond its telephony function, ‘757’ has become the dominant regional identity for southeastern Virginia, surpassing older names like Tidewater and Hampton Roads. In late 2019, the Hampton Roads Chamber launched the Envision 2020 Regional Branding Initiative — following nine months of research and surveys of over 3,000 residents — and found that ‘757’ was the name that resonated most strongly across all communities in the region. The code appears in local business branding, sports culture tied to the Norfolk Tides (AAA baseball) and Old Dominion University Monarchs, and is used as a geographic shorthand by artists and musicians from the region. The region’s identity is anchored by landmarks including Virginia Beach’s three-mile oceanfront boardwalk, Colonial Williamsburg, and the Hampton Roads Naval Museum in Norfolk.
Cities Served by Area Code 757
Area code 757 serves Hampton Roads metropolitan area and the Eastern Shore of Virginia, including the following cities and communities:
- Virginia Beach
- Norfolk
- Chesapeake
- Newport News
- Hampton
- Portsmouth
- Suffolk
- Williamsburg
Nearby area codes covering the same broader region include: 804, 948, 434, 540.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 757 area code still in use?
Yes. 757 is actively assigned to new phone lines in Hampton Roads metropolitan area and the Eastern Shore of Virginia.
What is the difference between 757 and 948?
Today they share the same geographic territory in Virginia. New phone lines in the area may be assigned either code. The two codes work identically for calling, billing, and service.
What is the parent area code of 757?
Area code 757 is an overlay of 804. Both codes serve the same region of Virginia.
Can I get a 757 number if I don't live in Virginia?
Yes. Phone numbers are no longer tied to a physical address. With VoIP service or a number broker, you can hold a 757 number from anywhere in the world. The number routes to whatever device or carrier you specify.
Is 757 a scam area code?
No. 757 is a legitimate, active area code for Hampton Roads metropolitan area and the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Like any area code, scammers occasionally spoof 757 caller IDs, but the code itself is heavily used by real Virginia businesses, government offices, and residents.
What cities are covered by the 757 area code?
Area code 757 covers the Hampton Roads metropolitan area and the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Major cities include Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Newport News, Hampton, Portsmouth, Suffolk, and Williamsburg, along with communities on Virginia’s portion of the Delmarva Peninsula.
What is the 948 area code and how does it relate to 757?
Area code 948 is an overlay for 757, approved by the Virginia State Corporation Commission on February 5, 2020, and placed into service on May 9, 2022. Both codes serve the exact same geographic area. New phone lines may receive either a 757 or 948 number; existing 757 numbers were not changed. Ten-digit dialing is mandatory throughout the overlay complex.
Where did the 757 area code come from?
Area code 757 was split from area code 804 on July 1, 1996. Before the split, 804 served all of eastern Virginia. The rapid growth of the Hampton Roads region — driven by military expansion, shipbuilding, and population growth — exhausted the available 804 numbers in the area, necessitating the new code.
Do I need to dial ten digits for local calls in the 757 area?
Yes. Since the 948 overlay went into effect on May 9, 2022, all local calls within the 757/948 area require ten-digit dialing (area code + seven-digit number). Seven-digit dialing is no longer valid in this region.
Related Reading
- How Do Area Codes Work?
- How Are Area Codes Assigned?
- Why the Right Area Code Matters
- When Did We Start Using Area Codes?
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