948 Area Code – Location, Time Zone & Zip Codes

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📞 948 Area Code — Quick Reference
📍 LocationVirginia Beach, Virginia
🕐 Time ZoneEastern (UTC-5/UTC-4)
🗓️ StatusActive — Geographic

The 948 prefix covers Virginia Beach and its surrounding communities in Virginia. Whether you received an unexpected call from this number or you’re trying to figure out where a 948 number is based, this guide covers the exact location, time zone, spam reputation, blocking instructions, and which cities fall under this code.

📍 Where Is the 948 Area Code Located?

The 948 area code is located in Virginia, primarily serving Virginia Beach and the surrounding region. It’s a standard geographic area code under the North American Numbering Plan (NANP). Keep in mind that mobile number portability means someone could carry a 948 number with them after moving — so the code tells you where the number was issued, not necessarily where the person is right now.

948 Area Code — Location Details
State/ProvinceVirginia (VA)
Major CityVirginia Beach
CountryUnited States (+1)
Time ZoneEastern (UTC-5/UTC-4)
TypeGeographic — Standard
NANPA StatusActive

🕐 948 Area Code Time Zone

The 948 area code operates in the Eastern Time Zone (UTC-5/UTC-4). Here’s how it compares to other US time zones:

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Time ZoneDifference from 948
Eastern TimeSame time
Central Time-1 hour
Mountain Time-2 hours
Pacific Time-3 hours
💡 Calling Tip: Reach someone in the 948 area between 10 AM – 4 PM their local time for the best chance of an answer. Calls outside those hours are more likely to be screened or ignored.

🛡️ Is 948 Area Code Spam or Scam?

Seeing 948 on your caller ID doesn’t automatically mean spam — it’s a real area code used by many in Virginia Beach. But robocallers frequently disguise their actual numbers behind familiar area codes like 948. If a 948 call feels off, hang up and verify independently.

⚠️ Red Flag: If a 948 caller demands immediate payment via gift cards, wire transfer, or crypto — hang up. No legitimate organization uses these methods. Verify by calling the company’s official number directly.

How to verify: Don’t call back the number — look up the official number for whatever organization the caller claimed to represent and call that instead. Google the full 10-digit number in quotes to check if others have reported it as spam.

📵 How to Block 948 Spam Calls & Texts

Block on iPhone

  1. Open Phone → tap Recents
  2. Tap ⓘ next to the 948 spam number
  3. Scroll down → “Block this Caller”
  4. Silence all unknowns: Settings → Phone → Silence Unknown Callers → ON

Block on Android

  1. Open Phone → find the 948 number
  2. Tap ⋮ menu → “Block number”
  3. For broader blocking: Settings → Blocked numbers → Unknown toggle ON

Report Spam

  1. Forward spam texts to 7726 (SPAM)
  2. Report at reportfraud.ftc.gov
  3. Register at donotcall.gov or call 1-888-382-1222

🔍 Who Called from 948? Reverse Lookup

  1. Google the full 10-digit number in quotes — catches ~70% of unknown callers
  2. Check Whitepages.com or Truecaller.com
  3. Search 800notes.com for community reports
  4. No voicemail left? Almost certainly spam — legitimate callers leave messages
⚠️ One-Ring Scam: If a 948 number rings once and hangs up, do NOT call back. This scam connects you to a premium-rate line that charges your bill.

🔗 Nearby Area Codes

CodeLocationTime Zone
757Virginia Beach, VirginiaEastern
703Arlington, VirginiaEastern
571Arlington, VirginiaEastern
804Richmond, VirginiaEastern
540Roanoke, VirginiaEastern

❓ 948 Area Code — FAQ

What state is 948 area code in?
The 948 area code is in Virginia, serving Virginia Beach and surrounding areas.
What city does 948 cover?
948 primarily covers Virginia Beach and nearby communities in Virginia.
Is 948 toll-free?
No. 948 is a geographic area code. Toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877, 888.
What time zone is 948?
Eastern (UTC-5/UTC-4).
Is 948 a scam?
948 is legitimate — it serves real people in Virginia Beach. But scammers may spoof 948 numbers. Verify suspicious callers independently.
Why do I keep getting 948 calls?
Repeated 948 calls without a known contact are likely robocalls. Use your phone’s Silence Unknown Callers feature.
Can I get a 948 number remotely?
Yes — VoIP services like Google Voice offer 948 numbers regardless of where you live.
Is 948 cell or landline?
948 covers both. US area codes don’t distinguish between mobile and landline.
How do I block 948 calls?
iPhone: Settings → Phone → Silence Unknown Callers. Android: Phone → Settings → Blocked numbers. For area-code blocking, use Truecaller or RoboKiller.

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Updated April 2026 · Data from NANPA & FCC · areacodess.org/