Question 1

Where is area code 508?

Accepted Answer

Area code 508 covers Boston and nearby cities including Worcester, New Bedford, Brockton in Massachusetts, in the Eastern Time.

Question 2

What cities use area code 508?

Accepted Answer

Area code 508 serves Boston, Worcester, New Bedford, Brockton, Fall River, and 7 other communities in Massachusetts.

Question 3

What time zone is area code 508 in?

Accepted Answer

Area code 508 is in the Eastern Time (America/New_York).

Question 4

How do you dial a 508 number?

Accepted Answer

Dial all 10 digits: 508 followed by the 7-digit local number. From outside the United States, dial +1 508 and the local number.

Question 5

Is a call from area code 508 a scam?

Accepted Answer

A 508 number is geographically tied to Massachusetts, 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.

Question 6

Is 508 a country code?

Accepted Answer

No. 508 is a US area code (a domestic 3-digit code), not a country code. The country (calling) code for the United States is +1. So a full 508 number written for international dialing looks like +1 508 followed by the 7-digit local number.

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