774 Area Code — Worcester, MA
Area code 774 serves Worcester and 2 other cities in Massachusetts. Local time follows America/New_York. It overlays with 508, so 10-digit dialling is required.
- State
- Massachusetts
- Primary city
- Worcester
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- In service since
- 2001
- Type
- Overlay
- Overlay codes
- 508
Overlay of 508
Cities Served by 774
The 774 area code covers 3 cities and communities in Massachusetts.
- Worcester
- Brockton
- New Bedford
About Area Code 774
Area code 774 is a North American Numbering Plan (NANP) area code that has been in service since 2001. It is administered by NANPA on behalf of the FCC and serves the Massachusetts region anchored on Worcester.
774 is an overlay code, which means it shares its geographic boundaries with one or more existing area codes (508). Overlays are created when a region exhausts the supply of phone numbers in its original area code. Within an overlay region, residents must dial all 10 digits even for local calls, because the same 7-digit number can exist under multiple area codes.
Mobile numbers in 774 are portable: a person who moved away from Worcester may still carry a 774 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 774 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 (508). See the related codes section below to explore the rest of Massachusetts.
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774 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 774?
Area code 774 is located in Massachusetts, primarily serving Worcester and surrounding cities including Brockton, New Bedford. The region operates on ET (America/New_York) time.
What state is 774 area code?
774 is a Massachusetts area code. It was put into service in 2001 as an overlay and shares its geographic footprint with overlay code 508.
Is 774 a scam area code?
774 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to Massachusetts. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 774 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 774 use?
Area code 774 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 774 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 774 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 774 and 508?
774 and 508 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.