What is 757 area code?

The 757 area code serves the southeastern portion of Virginia, often referred to as Hampton Roads. This includes major cities like Virginia%20Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Newport%20News, Hampton, Portsmouth, and Williamsburg.

The area code was created in 1996 as a split from the 804 area code. It encompasses a diverse region with a significant military presence, shipbuilding industry, tourism, and historical landmarks. Due to population growth and increasing demand for phone numbers, discussions about adding a new area code to the region have occurred, but as of now, 757 remains the sole area code.