Area Code 856
Area code 856 covers Camden and nearby cities including Vineland, Bridgeton, Cherry Hill in New Jersey, in the Eastern Time.
Area code 856 quick facts
| Location | Camden, New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| In service | 1999-06-12 |
| Nearby codes | 215, 267, 445, 609, 640, 302 |
| Carrier coverage | 667 prefixes; 34% wireless |
| FTC complaint data | 378 complaints across 105 numbers |
| Data current as of | August 2, 2026 |
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FTC complaints involving 856 numbers
Numbers shown with area code 856 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)”, “Dropped call or no message”.
Most-complained 856 numbers:
- (856) 861-3283 — 9 complaints
- (856) 905-9407 — 8 complaints
- (856) 344-9331 — 8 complaints
- (856) 865-2023 — 8 complaints
- (856) 956-4480 — 7 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.
Cities in area code 856
Camden, Vineland, Bridgeton, Cherry Hill, Millville, Pennsauken, Willingboro
Area codes by city
Carriers in area code 856
Area code 856 spans 667 prefixes, about 34% wireless. Top carriers: ONVOY, LLC - NJ, NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC, VERIZON NEW JERSEY, INC., OMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS ENTERPRISES, LP. Look up the carrier and line type for a 856 number.
Other New Jersey area codes
- 201 — Hackensack
- 551 — Jersey City
- 609 — Atlantic City
- 640 — Atlantic City
- 732 — New Brunswick
- 848 — New Brunswick
- 862 — Newark
- 908 — Elizabeth
- 973 — Newark
Nearby area codes
- 215 — Philadelphia
- 267 — Philadelphia
- 445 — Philadelphia
- 609 — Atlantic City
- 640 — Atlantic City
- 302 — Wilmington
Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 856?
Area code 856 covers Camden and nearby cities including Vineland, Bridgeton, Cherry Hill in New Jersey, in the Eastern Time.
What cities use area code 856?
Area code 856 serves Camden, Vineland, Bridgeton, Cherry Hill, Millville, and 2 other communities in New Jersey.
What time zone is area code 856 in?
Area code 856 is in the Eastern Time (America/New_York).
How do you dial a 856 number?
Dial all 10 digits: 856 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 856 and the local number.
Is a call from area code 856 a scam?
A 856 number is geographically tied to New Jersey, 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 856 a country code?
No. 856 is a US area code (a domestic 3-digit code), not a country code. The country (calling) code for the United States is +1, shared across the North American Numbering Plan. So a full 856 number written for international dialing looks like +1 856 followed by the 7-digit local number.
Sourced from the official NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administrator) numbering database, current as of August 2, 2026. Refreshed monthly.