Area Code 506

FTC complaints involving 506 numbers

Numbers shown with area code 506 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Other”, “Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)”, “Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends”.

Most-complained 506 numbers:

• (506) 315-1481 — 4 complaints
• (506) 906-0461 — 3 complaints
• (506) 236-9101 — 3 complaints
• (506) 699-2267 — 3 complaints

These are FTC Do Not Call complaints filed about specific numbers shown with this area code — frequently spoofed. The area code itself is not a scam. See the most-reported area codes and the most-reported phone numbers nationwide.

Frequently asked questions

Where is area code 506?

Area code 506 covers Moncton, New Brunswick (Atlantic Time) and nearby Saint John, Fredericton and Miramichi; overlay 428 shares the same area.

What cities use area code 506?

Area code 506 serves Moncton, Saint John, Fredericton, Miramichi, Bathurst, and 7 other communities in New Brunswick.

What time zone is area code 506 in?

Area code 506 is in the Atlantic Time (America/Halifax).

How do you dial a 506 number?

Dial all 10 digits: 506 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 506 and the local number.

Is a call from area code 506 a scam?

A 506 number is geographically tied to New Brunswick, but caller ID can be spoofed, so the displayed area code does not prove where a caller really is. If you did not expect the call, do not share personal information and consider looking the number up.

Is 506 a country code?

No. 506 is a Canadian area code (a domestic 3-digit code), not a country code. The country (calling) code for Canada is +1, shared across the North American Numbering Plan. So a full 506 number written for international dialing looks like +1 506 followed by the 7-digit local number.