Area code 703

Area code 703 is an area code for Virginia. It was one of the first area codes created in 1947. It initially covered the entire state, but after it was split by 804 in 1973 and 540 in 1995, it now covers the northern portion of Virginia. It consists of towns such as Arlington, Fairfax, Alexandria, and Vienna. It was overlaid by 571 in 2000.