Buy a Local Phone Number – Area Code 826 (Richmond, Virginia)

Area code 826 was approved in 2022 as an overlay to 540 in western and central Virginia, expanding numbering capacity and supporting permanent 10‑digit dialing. Richmond, the state capital, continues under 804, a code created in 1973 when 703 was pared back; later splits (757 in 1996 and 434 in 2001) redistributed coastal and south‑central communities. Overlay planning in the early 2020s reflected steady growth in higher education, healthcare, and logistics across the Commonwealth, and the capital’s statewide pull means agencies and firms often operate numbers in multiple codes.

Economically, Richmond anchors a corridor where government, finance, manufacturing, and ports-driven distribution intersect with university-led research. The city’s legal bar and insurance sector serve clients well beyond the metropolitan area, while freight moving along I‑95/I‑64 connects the capital to Roanoke, the Shenandoah, and other 540/overlay markets. Cultural identity blends historic preservation and a contemporary arts scene, with legacy neighborhoods, museums, and festivals drawing regional travel and commerce.

• State government, legal services, and public administration
• Finance, insurance, and corporate operations
• Logistics, warehousing, and advanced manufacturing
• Healthcare systems and life sciences centered around VCU
• Heritage tourism, museums, and performing arts