Locations for Area Code - 434

Area code 434 serves south-central Virginia, including cities like Lynchburg, Charlottesville, Danville, and Farmville. It was created in 2001 from a split with area code 804. The region is rich in history, home to several universities including the University of Virginia, and features a mix of rural landscapes and mid-sized cities. Ten-digit dialing is required. Area code 434 represents the heart of Virginia’s countryside, where education, tradition, and Southern heritage remain strong. It reflects a quieter but culturally vibrant part of the Commonwealth with deep historical and academic roots.