686 Area Code
Virginia, USA
Local time now · Eastern Time
3:43 AM
Area code 686 is in Virginia, USA, serving Richmond, Mechanicsville, Petersburg and Hopewell. It uses Eastern Time — the time there now is 3:43 AM. 804 is an overlay for the same area, so local calls need 10-digit dialing. In service since 2024.
| Area code | 686 |
|---|---|
| Location | Virginia, USA |
| Major cities | Richmond, Mechanicsville, Petersburg, Hopewell, Colonial Heights |
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| Overlay codes | 804 |
| In service since | 2024 |
| Dialing | 1+10 digit dialing permissible at service provider discretion. |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 686?
Virginia, USA — including Richmond, Mechanicsville, Petersburg, Hopewell and Colonial Heights.
What time zone is area code 686?
Eastern Time.
How do I call a 686 number from abroad?
Dial your international access code, then 1 (the country code), then 686 and the 7-digit number — for example +1 686 555 0100. From the UK or India dial 00 1 686 …; from Bangladesh 00 1 686 … .
Is a call from 686 a scam?
Not by itself — 686 is an ordinary geographic area code in Virginia. Numbers can be spoofed, so be careful with unexpected calls asking for money or personal details.
Sources: North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA) NPA database (10/25/2026); major cities from Wikidata (CC0). An area code shows where a number was first assigned — with number portability and mobile phones, the caller may be anywhere.