Area Code 540: Roanoke, Virginia
540 is a telephone area code serving Virginia, including Roanoke, Fredericksburg. It is part of the North American Numbering Plan and is dialed with the country code +1.
Numbers beginning with 540 are located in Virginia, United States (NANP region: West/North). The code covers Roanoke, Fredericksburg.
How to Dial Area Code 540
| Calling from | What to dial |
|---|---|
| Anywhere in the US or Canada | 1 540 XXX-XXXX (10-digit dialing: 540 + 7-digit number) |
| Local call inside the same area code | 7-digit number in most areas; 10 digits where an overlay code is active |
| From the UK or Europe | 00 1 540 XXX XXXX |
| From Australia | 0011 1 540 XXX XXXX |
| From a mobile phone anywhere | +1 540 XXX XXXX |
Whatever country you are calling from, the + symbol replaces the exit code. Save the contact as +1 540 XXXXXXX and it will dial correctly from any phone in the world.
Time Zone for Area Code 540
Calls to a 540 number ring in the America/New_York time zone, standard offset UTC-05:00. Daylight saving time applies here, so the offset moves forward one hour from March to November.
Cities and Communities Served by 540
The following places fall inside the 540 calling area:
Other Area Codes in Virginia
These codes also serve Virginia. Area codes are assigned by the North American Numbering Plan Administration (NANPA).
| Area Code | Cities / Coverage |
|---|---|
| 276 | Southwest VA |
| 434 | Charlottesville, Lynchburg |
| 571 | Northern VA (overlay) |
| 686 | Richmond (overlay for 804) |
| 703 | Arlington, Alexandria |
| 757 | Norfolk, Virginia Beach |
| 804 | Richmond |
| 826 | Western Virginia (overlay for 540) |
| 948 | Richmond (overlay) |
See all 10 area codes in Virginia →
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is area code 540?
Area code 540 is in Virginia, United States. It covers Roanoke, Fredericksburg.
What time zone is area code 540 in?
Area code 540 rings in the America/New_York time zone (UTC-05:00 standard).
Do I need to dial 1 before area code 540?
Yes, for a long-distance call inside the US and Canada you dial 1 first, then 540, then the seven-digit number. The 1 is the North American long-distance trunk prefix — it is not the country code. From outside North America you dial your exit code then 1 then 540.
Is area code 540 toll-free?
No. 540 is a standard geographic area code, so normal long-distance rates apply unless your plan includes them. Toll-free NANP codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888.