757 Area Code: Hampton Roads, VA

Area code 757 serves the Hampton Roads region of southeastern Virginia, one of the largest metropolitan areas on the East Coast. It shares its coverage area with overlay code 948. If you need a local presence in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, or Hampton Roads, you can get a 757 phone number through Telnyx.

What area does 757 cover?

The 757 area code covers the Hampton Roads metropolitan area and Virginia Eastern Shore — a region defined by the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean.

The region includes the cities of the South Hampton Roads (Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Suffolk) and the Virginia Peninsula (Newport News, Hampton, Williamsburg, Poquoson), plus Virginia Eastern Shore. For complete coverage details, see the NANPA area code map.

757 area code time zone

Area code 757 is in the Eastern Time Zone (ET). During standard time, this is UTC-5 (EST). During daylight saving time, it shifts to UTC-4 (EDT).

History of the 757 area code

The 757 area code was created in 1996 when it split from area code 804, which originally covered all of eastern Virginia. The split gave Hampton Roads its own identity separate from Richmond.

In 2022, the 948 overlay was added to provide additional number capacity. Today, 757 and 948 serve the same geographic area. New phone lines may be assigned either area code, and 10-digit dialing is required for all local calls.

For regulatory details, visit the Virginia State Corporation Commission.

Why the 757 region matters for business

Hampton Roads has one of the most unique economies in America, anchored by the military, maritime industry, and tourism:

Military & Defense

• Naval Station Norfolk — largest naval base in the world
• Joint Base Langley-Eustis
• Naval Air Station Oceana
• Major defense contractors (Huntington Ingalls, BAE Systems)

Shipbuilding & Maritime

• Newport News Shipbuilding — nuclear aircraft carriers and submarines
• Port of Virginia — East Coast shipping hub
• Maritime logistics and repair
• Commercial fishing industry

Tourism & Hospitality

• Virginia Beach oceanfront — 3 million annual visitors
• Colonial Williamsburg
• Busch Gardens
• Naval and maritime museums

Aerospace & Research

• NASA Langley Research Center
• Jefferson Lab
• Aerospace engineering and research

A local 757 number helps businesses build trust with customers in this region. Calls from local area codes have higher answer rates than unfamiliar or toll-free numbers.

Get a 757 phone number

Telnyx offers local phone numbers in the 757 area code. You get:

• Instant provisioning — activate numbers in minutes, not days
• Flexible pricing — pay only for what you use
• Voice, SMS, and MMS — full communication capabilities
• API access — programmatic number management
• Number portability — bring your existing 757 numbers to Telnyx

Browse available 757 numbers or contact sales to discuss your needs.

Neighboring area codes

Frequently asked questions

What area code is 757? Area code 757 serves the Hampton Roads region of southeastern Virginia, including Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, and Newport News.

What time zone is 757? Eastern Time (ET) — UTC-5 standard, UTC-4 during daylight saving.

Is 757 the same as 948? Yes, 948 is an overlay that covers the same geographic area as 757. Both area codes serve Hampton Roads.

What is the 757 known for? The 757 is known for its military presence (Naval Station Norfolk), shipbuilding (Newport News), beaches (Virginia Beach), and colonial history (Williamsburg).