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Get a real Arlington, Virginia phone number with a 571 or 703 area code, the same codes locals have used for years. Keep it separate from your personal line and start in minutes right from your iPhone.
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Why choose an Arlington virtual phone number?
Selling on local marketplaces
A 703 or 571 number signals you're actually in Arlington, not out of state. Buyers on local resale groups and marketplaces trust a local area code more than an unfamiliar one.
Dating without giving out your main number
Match with someone from Arlington or nearby Rosslyn, Ballston, or Crystal City and text them from a second number. If it doesn't work out, you're not stuck with their texts on your personal line.
Moving to or from Arlington
If you're relocating into the DC area, a 571 or 703 number gets you a local presence before you've even found a place. If you're leaving, you can keep your Arlington number active while you settle somewhere new.
Job hunting in the area
Recruiters and hiring managers in Arlington and the wider DC region often give more attention to applicants with a local area code. It's a small signal that you're already here.
Separating work from your personal life
If you work with government offices, contractors, or clients based near the Pentagon or Crystal City, a second Arlington number keeps those calls and texts off your main line.
Staying reachable while switching phones
Ghost numbers live in the app, so you can hand off an old phone or upgrade without losing the number people in Arlington already have saved for you.
How to get an Arlington phone number
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Stay in control
Mute it, set it to Do Not Disturb, or delete and replace it whenever you want.
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Pick the area code your contacts recognize. Every code below is in service in Arlington today.
| Area code | Serves | |
|---|---|---|
| +1 571 | Arlington | Get a 571 number |
| +1 703 | Arlington | Get a 703 number |
Area code coverage from public numbering and census data. Sources
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Why do business in Arlington?
Arlington's economy is shaped by its location right across the river from Washington, D.C., which pulls in government, defense, and professional work alongside a growing tech presence.
Government and defense
Arlington is home to the Pentagon and hosts a steady flow of federal agencies and defense contractors, which brings a lot of government-adjacent work and hiring into the city.
Professional and technology services
Neighborhoods like Crystal City and Ballston have drawn technology firms and professional services companies, adding a newer layer to Arlington's job base beyond government work.
Education and research
Arlington's proximity to the DC region supports a mix of research organizations and educational institutions, which contribute steady employment across the city.
About Arlington
Area codes in service
2
Population
238,643
Arlington uses both the 703 and 571 area codes, overlaid across the same part of Northern Virginia. You'll find both codes in daily use throughout Arlington, so either one reads as a local number to people who live there.
Arlington sits in the Eastern Time zone, right across the Potomac from Washington, D.C. That means calling hours line up with the rest of the DC metro area, and there's no time-zone math to do when you're texting neighbors, clients, or dates nearby.
Arlington is home to 238,643 people packed into a small, dense city just outside the nation's capital. That density means a lot of daily overlap between neighborhoods like Rosslyn, Ballston, and Crystal City, so a local number gets recognized fast.
Frequently asked questions
How fast can I get an Arlington phone number?
You pick a 571 or 703 area code in the app and your Arlington number is ready in minutes. No paperwork, no waiting on a carrier.
Can I choose between the 571 and 703 area codes?
Yes. Both codes serve Arlington, so you can pick whichever one you want when you set up your number in the app.
Will people know it's not my main number?
No. It looks and works like any other local Arlington number when you call or text. What you use it for is up to you.
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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