781 Area Code — Quincy, MA
Area code 781 serves Quincy and 3 other cities in Massachusetts. Local time follows America/New_York. It overlays with 339, so 10-digit dialling is required.
- State
- Massachusetts
- Primary city
- Quincy
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- In service since
- 1997
- Type
- Geographic
- Overlay codes
- 339
Cities Served by 781
The 781 area code covers 4 cities and communities in Massachusetts.
- Quincy
- Lynn
- Newton
- Waltham
About Area Code 781
Area code 781 is a North American Numbering Plan (NANP) area code that has been in service since 1997. It is administered by NANPA on behalf of the FCC and serves the Massachusetts region anchored on Quincy.
781 now shares its territory with an overlay code (339). 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 781 are portable: a person who moved away from Quincy may still carry a 781 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 781 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 (339). See the related codes section below to explore the rest of Massachusetts.
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781 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 781?
Area code 781 is located in Massachusetts, primarily serving Quincy and surrounding cities including Lynn, Newton, Waltham. The region operates on ET (America/New_York) time.
What state is 781 area code?
781 is a Massachusetts area code. It was put into service in 1997 and shares its geographic footprint with overlay code 339.
Is 781 a scam area code?
781 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to Massachusetts. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 781 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 781 use?
Area code 781 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 781 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 781 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 781 and 339?
781 and 339 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.