Area code 686
Area code 686 serves Richmond and nearby parts of Virginia, including Petersburg, Hopewell and Colonial Heights. It is on Eastern Time, which observes daylight saving time. 804 is an overlay for the same area.
Area code 686 at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| Main city | Richmond |
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 in winter, UTC−4 in summer |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
| Overlay codes | 804 |
Cities in 686
- Richmond
- Petersburg
- Hopewell
- Colonial Heights
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 686 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 686 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 686 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 686
What time zone is area code 686?
Area code 686 is on Eastern Time. It observes daylight saving time.
Where is area code 686?
Area code 686 is in Virginia. Its main city is Richmond, and it also covers Petersburg, Hopewell and Colonial Heights.
What are the legal hours to call a 686 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 686?
804 covers the same area as 686, so numbers in the same town can have either code.