434 area code — Charlottesville, VA geographic
Area code 434 is a geographic code serving Charlottesville, Virginia in the Eastern time zone. It has been in service since June 1, 2001. Keep in mind the code identifies where the number was registered; the person calling may be elsewhere.
The code currently holds 507 working prefixes, held by 45 different carriers. Of these, 423 are pooled prefixes shared by multiple carriers. Numbers are anchored to 66 rate centers — billing localities that fix where each prefix belongs.
The code was carved out of 804 (2001).
The current NANPA exhaust forecast is 1Q 2042.
Local calls inside 434 are dialed 7D.
Use this page to decode where 434 numbers come from — and remember that spoofing means the screen can lie about everything except your own caution.
Largest localities in 434
| Locality (rate center) | Active prefixes | Also served by |
|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville | 91 | — |
| Lynchburg | 81 | — |
| Danville | 55 | — |
| Emporia | 19 | — |
| Farmville | 14 | — |
| South Boston | 13 | — |
| South Hill | 13 | — |
| Blackstone | 8 | — |
| Palmyra | 7 | — |
| Boydton | 7 | — |
FAQ
Where is a 434 number from?
434 is assigned to Charlottesville and surrounding areas of Virginia in the Eastern time zone. The three digits after the area code (the prefix) narrow it down to a rate center.
Is 434 a toll-free number?
No. 434 is a geographic code; calls are billed like any other domestic call. Toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888.
Will 434 run out of numbers?
NANPA's current forecast projects exhaust in 1Q 2042 — decades of capacity remain.
Why am I getting spam calls from 434 numbers?
Scammers spoof recognizable area codes so calls look local or familiar. A displayed 434 number does not prove the call originated there — see our guide to spotting spoofed calls.