686 Area Code

Get a 686 Area Code Phone Number to Serve Richmond, VA

Acquire multiple Area Code 686 local phone numbers in Virginia for personal and business use. Regardless of the stature & location of your business, incorporate 686 area code numbers in your business communications.

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What is the current 686 Area Code Location?

The area code 686 will be located in east-central portion of Virginia state and covers 31 counties with cities like Richmond, Charles City, Petersburg, Columbia, Ashland, Chesterfield, Water View, New Kent, Reedville, and Henrico. It will be an overlay to area code 804.

The table on the side illustrates the top locations (based on population) served by area code 686 in the east-central region of the US State of Virginia.

City/Town County TimeZone
Chester, VA Chesterfield Eastern
Meadowbrook, VA Chesterfield Eastern
Colonial Heights, VA Chesterfield Eastern
Laurel, VA Henrico Eastern
Bon Air, VA Chesterfield Eastern
Highland Springs, VA Henrico Eastern
Richmond City, VA Henrico, Chesterfield, and Hanover Eastern
Tuckahoe, VA Henrico Eastern
Mechanicsville, VA Hanover Eastern
Petersburg, VA Dinwiddie and Prince George Eastern
Short Pump, VA Henrico Eastern
Hopewell, VA Prince George Eastern
Gloucester Point, VA Gloucester Eastern
Rockwood, VA Chesterfield Eastern
Montrose, VA Henrico Eastern
Dumbarton, VA Henrico Eastern
Innsbrook, VA Henrico Eastern
Sandston, VA Henrico Eastern
East Highland Park, VA Henrico Eastern
Glen Allen, VA Henrico Eastern
Brandermill, VA Chesterfield Eastern
Lakeside, VA Henrico Eastern
Manchester, VA Chesterfield Eastern
Wyndham, VA Henrico Eastern
Colonial Beach, VA Westmoreland Eastern
Enon, VA Chesterfield Eastern
Fort Lee, VA Prince George Eastern
West Point, VA King William Eastern
Gloucester Courthouse, VA Gloucester Eastern
Matoaca, VA Chesterfield Eastern
Woodlake, VA Chesterfield County Eastern
Ashland, VA Hanover Eastern
Ettrick, VA Chesterfield Eastern
Bellwood, VA Chesterfield Eastern
Bensley, VA Chesterfield Eastern
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How to buy an 686 area code phone number?

To buy a 686 area code number, sign up with KrispCall; go to settings > My Number > Add New Number > Select USA > Advanced Filter > Enter 686 and match to the first part of the number > Click Search. Then choose your 686 number, make payment & start making & receiving calls and texts after the number activation.

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686 Area Code History – Where is 686 Area Code Coming From?

The 686 area code will be coming from the portions of central Virginia and Northern Neck portions. It will be an overlay to the 804 area code and serves the same geographical areas. The North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA) has analyzed that the 804 area code will run out of phone numbers in the third half of 2024. So, the NANPA is trying to implement the 686 area code in February 2024.

Why Choose 686 Area Code Number for Business?

From localizing your business in the corners of the Richmond, Virginia to relishing the latest cutting-edge communication features – get everything with Area code 686. Ensure seamless business communications and deliver an elevated customer experience for low prices.

Establish a local presence in Virginia
Establish your business’s presence in Virginia with 686 area code business VoIP numbers. Regardless of your business stature and location, become a part of the locals and capitalize on local markets.
Elevate your acceptance rate and boost sales
Win over Virginia locals and their trust with 686 area code local and vanity numbers. Simplify your agents' tasks and elevate their conversion rates. Ensure greater local acceptance, boosting your sales and business revenue.
No special equipment is required
Downloading the KrispCall app is all it takes. Use Virginia area code phone numbers on your existing digital devices–laptop, PC, tablet, or anything else. Don’t worry about new hardware installations. Get going with whatever you have.
Powerful standard PBX system features
Relish every PBX feature of 686 business VoIP phones with the KrispCall app. Unleash the power of enhanced calling features, like Unified Callbox, Call Recording, Phone Trees (IVR), etc., for efficient enterprise communication management.
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Access Powerful VoIP Features with your 686 Area Code Business Phone Number

Streamline your business communication with your team members and customers by investing in 686 business phone numbers. Regardless of the stature of your business, take advantage of 686 phone number area code.

Areas of Application for Area Code 686 Phone Number

Practical ways businesses use 686 area code numbers.

Businesses can incorporate 686 area code numbers to localize their business in Virginia while streamlining communication for enhanced business productivity and an unparalleled customer experience.

Employees’ second phone number

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Businesses can assign 686 area code numbers to their employees as their dedicated second phone numbers. It helps them track employees’ communication activities and whereabouts while helping employees manage their private communications.

For business phone systems

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Use area code 686 numbers for your business phone systems in Virginia. Facilitate your customers with a local call to reach you cheaply and vice versa. More importantly, establish your business as a local to impact greater audiences.

Cloud Call Center

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Low-cost calling rates with local area code 686 phone numbers in Chester, Richmond City. A cloud call or contact center can use these numbers to save a fortune in business communications, especially in the long run.

Marketing and Sales

For proper marketing and sales

Create and deploy multiple vanity phone numbers using the 686 area code and track your marketing and sales campaigns. Invest in the ones that perform and revoke the ones that are not. A practical way to market and sell your products and services.

Other areas of application

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Use 686 area code phone numbers anywhere that involves making and receiving calls, sending and receiving text messages, or MMS. From personal use (security to location tracking) to SMB sectors to large enterprises.

How to get a 686 Area Code Phone Number Online?

Purchasing 686 Area Code Phone Numbers takes only a few minutes with KrispCall. In minutes, you can follow the steps to obtain an area code 686 phone number. All you need are valid payment details.

Create a KrispCall account and log in to your dashboard.
Select the USA from the country list and enter 686 in the advanced filter & search.
Pick a number from the list and purchase the number.
Make payment after you've selected the number.
Submit your documents for verification if required.
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Port Your 686 Area Code Number to KrispCall Cloud Telephony

You can also effortlessly port your existing 686 area code numbers to KrispCall. KrispCall provides you with a different number to keep your communication active during your porting process. The number will appear as your existing number for your outbound calls and all your inbound calls will be redirected to it. Continue conducting your business without any disruptions or modifications.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is 686 area code?

Area code 686 will be a new telephone area code for east-central Virginia including Richmond, Virginia and other cities like Charles City, Petersburg, Columbia, Ashland, Chesterfield, New Kent, Reedville, and Henrico. It will be an overlay to the 804 area code and will be implemented after it runs out of telephone numbers. 

Country USA
State Virginia
Major Cities Richmond, Chesterfield, Petersburg, Henrico
Time Zone Eastern Time Zone
Telephone Number Format +1 (686) XXX-XXXX
Zip Code 22427-23936

What is the time zone of the 686 area code?

The time zone of the 686 area code will be the Eastern Time Zone (ET), which is also referred to as America/New_York.

Who calls from the 686 area code?

Anyone with a 686 area code local phone number can make calls from the 686 area code. It can be a legitimate business call or even a scam call. Always check their online presence and do some background checks (code lookup, caller id, & reverse phone lookup) on the caller using their provided information on the call.

What is the zip code for the 686 area code?

The zip code for the 686 area code will range from 22427 to 23936 in the near future after it is implemented in Virginia state.

What is the 686 area code text message?

A 686 area code text message is a message that has been sent or received from a telephone number registered within the 686 area code. These messages come from legit business services or sometimes scammers use them for fraudulent activities. Avoid clicking on unknown links or sharing sensitive information without verifying the authenticity of the area code 686 text messages.