Area code 540
Area code 540 serves Roanoke and nearby parts of Virginia, including Blacksburg, Harrisonburg and Fredericksburg. It is on Eastern Time, which observes daylight saving time. 826 is an overlay for the same area.
Area code 540 at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| Main city | Roanoke |
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 in winter, UTC−4 in summer |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
| Overlay codes | 826 |
Cities in 540
- Roanoke
- Blacksburg
- Harrisonburg
- Fredericksburg
An area code shows where a number was first assigned. Mobile numbers keep their area code when people move, so the person you’re calling may be somewhere else.
When you can call a 540 number
Federal telemarketing rules under the TCPA allow sales calls between 8 AM and 9 PM in the called person’s local time. Here is that window for a 540 number, shown in your own time zone.
General information, not legal advice. Some states add rules for Sundays, holidays or the number of calls. See our calling hours guide.
| If you’re on | You can call 540 between |
|---|---|
| Eastern | 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Central | 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Mountain | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Arizona | 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Pacific | 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
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Questions about 540
What time zone is area code 540?
Area code 540 is on Eastern Time. It observes daylight saving time.
Where is area code 540?
Area code 540 is in Virginia. Its main city is Roanoke, and it also covers Blacksburg, Harrisonburg and Fredericksburg.
What are the legal hours to call a 540 number?
Under the federal TCPA, sales calls are allowed from 8 AM to 9 PM in the called person’s local time. Personal and informational calls are not limited by these hours.
What area codes overlay 540?
826 covers the same area as 540, so numbers in the same town can have either code.