Richmond Gets New Area Code 686 | Richmond News

Richmond and central Virginia just got a new area code—686—because the old 804 is running out of numbers. This overlay means your current 804 number stays put, while 686 numbers are now being assigned to keep up with regional growth. Approved in 2022 by the State Corporation Commission, this move ensures enough phone numbers for the next 32 years, following past splits like 757 and 434. Growth is good—this new code keeps everyone connected without hitting a dialing dead end. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b40ecdef7c7dcb5b