Area code 826
Area code 826 serves Roanoke and nearby parts of Virginia, including Blacksburg, Harrisonburg and Lynchburg. It is on Eastern Time, which observes daylight saving time. 540 is an overlay for the same area.
Area code 826 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 | 540 |
Cities in 826
- Roanoke
- Blacksburg
- Harrisonburg
- Lynchburg
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 an 826 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 an 826 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 826 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 826
What time zone is area code 826?
Area code 826 is on Eastern Time. It observes daylight saving time.
Where is area code 826?
Area code 826 is in Virginia. Its main city is Roanoke, and it also covers Blacksburg, Harrisonburg and Lynchburg.
What are the legal hours to call an 826 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 826?
540 covers the same area as 826, so numbers in the same town can have either code.