Virginia BeachNorfolkChesapeakeVirginia (VA)
948 shares its calling area with 757 — 10-digit dialing (area code + number) is required for every local call in this region, even calls between numbers that share the same code.
How to dial a 948 number from abroad
Calling Virginia Beach from outside the United States? Dial the full number in international format — you don't need the US exit code, that's only for calls made from inside the US.
International format
A 948 number looks like this when dialed from anywhere in the world:
+1 948 XXX XXXX
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Frequently asked questions
How do I call a Virginia Beach number from abroad?
Dial + (or 00 from most countries), then 1 for the US, then 948, then the 7-digit local number. So a Virginia Beach number reads as +1 948 XXXXXXX.
What other area codes serve Virginia Beach?
Virginia Beach is also served by 757 — these overlay 948 in the exact same area, so 10-digit dialing is standard there.
How much does Hyallo charge to call area code 948?
Calls to Virginia Beach landlines start at $0.02/min with Hyallo, and your first call is free. Mobile numbers in the same area code can cost more, since they're billed at the real carrier rate.