Area code 948
Area code 948 serves Norfolk and nearby parts of Virginia, including Virginia Beach, Chesapeake and Newport News. It is on Eastern Time, which observes daylight saving time. 757 is an overlay for the same area.
Area code 948 at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| Main city | Norfolk |
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 in winter, UTC−4 in summer |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
| Overlay codes | 757 |
Cities in 948
- Norfolk
- Virginia Beach
- Chesapeake
- Newport News
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 948 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 948 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 948 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 948
What time zone is area code 948?
Area code 948 is on Eastern Time. It observes daylight saving time.
Where is area code 948?
Area code 948 is in Virginia. Its main city is Norfolk, and it also covers Virginia Beach, Chesapeake and Newport News.
What are the legal hours to call a 948 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 948?
757 covers the same area as 948, so numbers in the same town can have either code.