826 area code — Harrisonburg, VA geographic
The 826 area code covers Harrisonburg, Virginia, Eastern time zone, and dates back to June 14, 2022. It is part of the 540/826 overlay complex — these codes share the same territory. Note that porting and VoIP mean a 826 number can be used from anywhere — the code marks where the number was assigned.
110 central-office prefixes are currently active in this code, spread across 27 code-holding carriers. Thousands-block pooling applies to 110 prefixes, so a single prefix can belong to several carriers. Its prefixes map to 66 distinct rate centers.
NANPA projects numbering capacity for the 540/826 complex to exhaust in 1Q 2053.
Dialing: 10D locally, 10D to other codes (1+10 digit permissible at each service provider discretion).
If a 826 call asks for money or personal data, treat the displayed number as unverified: hang up and reach the organization through its published number. Numbering data locates numbers, not callers.
826 was created from 540 in 2022.
Largest localities in 826
| Locality (rate center) | Active prefixes | Also served by |
|---|---|---|
| Harrisonburg | 9 | 540 |
| Pearisburg | 9 | 540 |
| Fredericksburg | 7 | 540 |
| Roanoke | 7 | 540 |
| Christiansburg | 4 | 540 |
| Chancellor | 3 | 540 |
| Winchester | 3 | 540 |
| Stafford | 3 | 540 |
| Orange | 2 | 540 |
| Warrenton | 2 | 540 |
FAQ
Is 826 a toll-free number?
No. 826 is a geographic code; calls are billed like any other domestic call. Toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888.
Why do 540 and 826 cover the same place?
They are overlays: when a code runs low on numbers, a new code is added over the same territory instead of splitting it. The 540/826 complex shares one service area, and local calls are dialed with 10 digits.
Will 826 run out of numbers?
NANPA's current forecast projects exhaust in 1Q 2053 — decades of capacity remain.