540 Area Code
Northern Shenandoah Valley and surrounding area, Virginia
Area code 540 is located in Northern Shenandoah Valley and surrounding area, Virginia. It covers Roanoke, Winchester, and surrounding areas in the Eastern time zone (UTC-5). Administered by NANPA.
Where is area code 540?
Area code 540 is located in Northern Shenandoah Valley and surrounding area, Virginia. It covers Roanoke, Winchester, and surrounding areas in the Eastern time zone (UTC-5).
Area code 540 is overlaid by area code 826. Both codes serve the same geographic region and require 10-digit dialing for local calls.
Cities Covered by Area Code 540
Area code 540 primarily serves the Northern Shenandoah Valley and surrounding area area of Virginia. The exact coverage includes Roanoke, Winchester, and Harrisonburg, along with surrounding communities and suburbs.
Time Zone
Eastern Time — UTC-5
Area code 540 operates in the Eastern Time Zone. When calling 540 numbers from a different time zone, be sure to account for the time difference to reach people during business hours.
About Area Code 540
Area code 540 was introduced in 1995 as a geographic area code serving Northern Shenandoah Valley and surrounding area, Virginia. As demand for phone numbers grew, overlay code 826 was added to the same region, requiring 10-digit dialing for local calls. Area codes are administered by NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administration), the organization responsible for managing phone number resources in the US and Canada.