508 Area Code — Worcester, MA
Area code 508 serves Worcester and 4 other cities in Massachusetts. Local time follows America/New_York. It overlays with 774, so 10-digit dialling is required.
- State
- Massachusetts
- Primary city
- Worcester
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- In service since
- 1988
- Type
- Geographic
- Overlay codes
- 774
Cities Served by 508
The 508 area code covers 5 cities and communities in Massachusetts.
- Worcester
- Brockton
- New Bedford
- Fall River
- Framingham
About Area Code 508
Area code 508 is a North American Numbering Plan (NANP) area code that has been in service since 1988. It is administered by NANPA on behalf of the FCC and serves the Massachusetts region anchored on Worcester.
508 now shares its territory with an overlay code (774). 10-digit dialling is required for local calls within this region because the same 7-digit number can be assigned under either code.
Mobile numbers in 508 are portable: a person who moved away from Worcester may still carry a 508 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 508 number, run it through the reverse lookup tool above for the most accurate, free identification.
If you live or do business in Massachusetts, you may also interact with neighbouring or overlay codes (774). See the related codes section below to explore the rest of Massachusetts.
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508 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 508?
Area code 508 is located in Massachusetts, primarily serving Worcester and surrounding cities including Brockton, New Bedford, Fall River. The region operates on ET (America/New_York) time.
What state is 508 area code?
508 is a Massachusetts area code. It was put into service in 1988 and shares its geographic footprint with overlay code 774.
Is 508 a scam area code?
508 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to Massachusetts. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 508 numbers — judge each call by content (urgent demands, unfamiliar transfers) rather than the area code alone. Run the specific number through our reverse lookup if you're unsure.
What time zone does 508 use?
Area code 508 operates on ET (America/New_York). Numbers in this area code follow standard Massachusetts time-zone rules including any daylight-saving transitions for that region.
Can I look up a specific 508 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 508 number. NumLocation returns the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP), carrier, rate-center city, and any public listings tied to the number — free.
What's the difference between 508 and 774?
508 and 774 cover the same Massachusetts geographic area as overlay codes. Calls between them are local, but you must dial all 10 digits. New phone numbers in this region are assigned from either pool depending on what's available with the carrier at signup.