686 Area Code

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Q: Does area code 686 support text messages?

Yes, the 686 telephone area code supports text messages. However, it depends on your service provider's SMS/MMS capabilities. For a cost-effective and reliable solution, choose Calilio over other providers.

Q: What is the new area code for Virginia?

686 is the newest area code for Virginia, put into service on February 1, 2024. It is an overlay code for the existing 804 area code.

Q: Is the 686 area code a scam?

No, the 686 phone area code is not a scam. It is a legitimate telephone number prefix in the North American Numbering Plan (NANP).

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History of 686 Area Code

686 area code is a newly added telephone number prefix in 2024 and one of the 9 area codes planned for this year. It is Virginia’s 10th area code and was created as an overlay complex for area code 804.

Before 686, the regions were served by a single area code, 804. By late 2022, the projections indicated that the latter would be exhausted by 2024’s third quarter. The Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) announced an overlay plan to address this issue and approved the new area code 686 on November 22, 2022.

Following the SCC’s decision, the North American Numbering Plan Administration (NANPA) assigned the 686 phone area code, which was implemented on February 1, 2024.

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Virginia’s 686 Area Code Territory: Business Scenario and Outlook in Richmond

Richmond’s economy is diversified, with different industrial sectors like law, finance, and government, with federal, state, and local government agencies, as well as, notable legal and banking firms, located in the downtown area.

Capital One Financial, HCA Virginia Health System, Bon Secours Richmond, Amazon, Truist, and Federal Reserve Bank Richmond are top employers here, providing extensive jobs to individuals.

The cost of living in the city is relatively low, making it an attractive place to move for work or stay. So, getting 686 phone numbers in this region for strategic marketing tools can be quite beneficial.

Additionally, according to the US Census Bureau, the average household income is $90,543 (2022), and the unemployment rate is just 3.2% (2024, September).

686 Nearby Area Codes

Cities	Area Codes
Roanoke, Virginia	540, 826
Lynchburg, Virginia	434
Virginia Beach, Virginia	757, 948
West Virginia	304, 681
Germantown, Maryland	227, 240, 301

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How to Get a Phone Number with Area Code 686?

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Note: Depending on the country, you may be required to submit your documents, including your proof of ID, address proof, or more, to get your virtual phone number.

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Why Does Your Business Need a 686 Area Code Number?

Businesses can use a 686 area code number to target multiple locations in Virginia, increase call answer rates, and create a regional presence.

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Where is 686 area code?

The 686 area code is located in east-central Virginia and serves cities like Richmond, Ashland, Charles City, Chesterfield, Henrico, New Kent, and Petersburg.