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The 276 area code reads as Bristol, Virginia, and the communities around it. With Ghost, you pick a 276 number right in the app and start calling and texting in minutes, no matter where you're actually standing.
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A Number Locals Recognize
When you sell something online or answer a dating message, a 276 number tells people in Bristol, Richmond, or Petersburg that you're calling from the area they know.
Move Without Losing the Number
Relocating from Bristol toward Richmond, Mechanicsville, or Short Pump doesn't mean starting over. Your 276 number stays with you in the app.
Job Hunting Across the Region
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Keep Work and Life Apart
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Get My 276 NumberAbout the 276 area code
Area code
276
State
Virginia
Overlay code
804
Cities served
12+
The 276 area code covers Bristol, Virginia, and extends into Richmond, Tuckahoe, Mechanicsville, Petersburg, Short Pump, Chester, Hopewell, and Meadowbrook.
The 276 area code overlays the same region as the 804 area code. Both codes work side by side, so a 276 number dials and receives calls just like any other number in the area.
The region runs on Eastern Time (America/New_York), which keeps calls and texts in sync with the rest of the East Coast. That makes it simple to coordinate with contacts in Bristol, Richmond, or Petersburg without thinking about time zones.
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Local economy
Why do business in Bristol?
Bristol and the surrounding communities served by the 276 area code cover a mix of small cities and growing suburbs stretching toward Richmond.
Healthcare
Hospitals and clinics across the region, from Bristol to Richmond and Petersburg, are among the area's steadiest employers.
Education
Schools and colleges throughout Mechanicsville, Short Pump, and Chester support families and local jobs.
Logistics
Warehousing and distribution work in Hopewell and Meadowbrook keeps goods moving along the East Coast.
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Frequently asked questions
How fast can I get a 276 phone number?
You can pick a 276 number in the Ghost app and start using it in minutes. No store visit, no waiting around.
Which cities use the 276 area code?
The 276 area code serves Bristol and reaches Richmond, Tuckahoe, Mechanicsville, Petersburg, Short Pump, Chester, Hopewell, and Meadowbrook.
Can I keep my 276 number if I move away from the area?
Yes. The number lives in the Ghost app, not on a physical line, so it moves with you wherever you go.
What does Ghost cost?
Ghost Premium is $60 every 2 months and includes 5 phone numbers, unlimited calling and texting in the US and Canada, your choice of area code, and the ability to delete and replace your number. Cancel anytime. No contracts.
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