540 Area Code

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Virginia map showing location of area code 540 within the state

540 Phone Number

State:

Virginia

Timezone:

Eastern

Major City:

Roanoke

The 540 area code is in Virginia, United States.

Area code 540 is in the Eastern time zone (UTC -5).

This area code serves the north and west portion of the state. It includes Blacksburg, Roanoke, and Harrisonburg.

Nearby counties:

Virginia's 540 area code serves 44 counties, with the largest being Loudon, Stafford, Spotsylvania, Roanoke, Montgomerey, and Frederick Counties.

Other nearby area codes includes:

Area Code 276 - Bristol

Area Code 434 - Lynchburg

Area Code 804 - Richmond

Area Code 202/771 - District of Columbia

Area Code 220/740 - Newark

Area Code 240/301 - Germantown

Area Code 304/681 - West Virginia

Area Code 410/443/667 - Baltimore

Area Code 571/703 - Arlington

Area Code 757/948 - Virginia Beach

History of 540

Area Code

The Virginia area code 540 was introduced on July 15, 1995 - separated from 703.

Things To Do Near

Area Code 540

There are many activities for locals + visitors to see and do in the 540 area code (Roanoke County).

Things to do in Roanoke, Virginia tend to includes Mill Mountain Star and Park, Blue Ridge Parkway, Taubman Museum of Art and much more.

Mill Mountain Star and Park

Home to the iconic Roanoke Star, the world's largest freestanding illuminated man-made star. The park on Mill Mountain offers stunning views of the city and surrounding landscapes.

Blue Ridge Parkway

Although not located directly in Roanoke, the nearby Blue Ridge Parkway is a major draw. Scenic overlooks, hiking trails, and the natural beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains make it a must-visit for outdoor enthusiasts.

Taubman Museum of Art

This modern art museum in downtown Roanoke features a diverse collection of contemporary works, including paintings, sculptures, and rotating exhibits. The unique architecture of the museum itself is also a notable attraction.

Education

in Roanoke

Some of the universities, colleges, higher education establishments in area code 540 are:

Bluefield College

Bridgewater College

Dominion College

Emory & Henry College

James Madison University

Old Dominion University

Radford University

University of Mary Washington

Virginia Tech

This is not an exhaustive list, there are additional schools that may not be included

Why do people sign up for a virtual 540 number with Phoner?

People sign up for 540 virtual US phone numbers for a number of reasons.

For business

To be seen as local vendors - local numbers are more trustworthy than out-of-state phone numbers

For marketing purpose

So customers can remember their numbers easily or to be seen as local vendors as local numbers are more trustworthy than out-of-state phone numbers

Dating

To give online dating matches a 2nd phone number until they’ve gone on a date and trust each other

To buy and sell goods

For Craigslist, Facebook, eBay purchases or sales so that people don’t have your personal information and don’t bother you after the sale or purchase has been made

Nearby Codes

Frequently asked questions about local numbers

Can I buy a local 540 Virginia phone number?

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Yes you can. To purchase a 540 number, download Phoner, select a ‘United States’ number followed by ‘Virginia’ as the state. Once you have chosen an area code you can choose a number of your choice. Once you have selected a number to make calls or send texts you can subscribe and enjoy a 3 day free trial.

What are the other Virginia local area codes?

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Click to find the Virginia local area codes.

Can I port my existing 540 number to Phoner?

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Yes, you can port your 540 number to Phoner. We are working on an automated process, for now please email our support team so they can manually port your number.

Why Use Phoner

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