506 Area Code
Covers Moncton and nearby communities in New Brunswick.
(506) 555-0142Area code 506 map
Interactive coverage map for area code 506, centered on Moncton, New Brunswick
46.0945, -64.7965
Open in OpenStreetMapArea code 506 coverage map — centered on Moncton. Shaded area shows the approximate reach around the primary city.
506 is the area code for Moncton and the surrounding part of New Brunswick. It covers communities such as Moncton, Bathurst, Campbellton, Edmundston and more across New Brunswick. The region observes local time, so a number like (506) 555-0142 is on that clock right now. Neighboring area codes include 782, 902. It shares its territory with the overlay code 428, which sit on the exact same map. Because the 506 region uses more than one area code, you must dial all ten digits — area code included — even for a local call. You do not, however, need to dial a leading 1 for calls within the US and Canada. Scroll on for a real-time clock, an area map, the cities and counties inside 506, its related area codes, and practical advice on 506 robocalls and caller-ID spoofing.
Cities covered by 506
Cities & neighborhoods
- Moncton
- Bathurst
- Campbellton
- Edmundston
- Fredericton
- Miramichi
- Oromocto
- Sackville
- Saint John
Looking for the broader picture? See all New Brunswick area codes.
Nearby & overlay area codes
Overlay codes (same area)
These share 506’s geography — a number in either code can be on the same street.
Is a call from 506 a scam?
Area code 506 serves Moncton and the surrounding area, so most calls are ordinary local and business traffic. As everywhere, spam and robocalls do use 506 numbers, frequently by spoofing a local-looking caller ID to boost pickup rates. The area code itself tells you nothing about who is really calling, so judge the call by what's said, not the number.
Red flags to watch for
- Pressure to act right now, or threats of arrest, fines, or service being cut off.
- Requests to pay with gift cards, wire transfer, crypto, or a payment app.
- Asking for passwords, one-time codes, your SSN, or full card/bank numbers.
- A robocall or recording, or a number that won’t let you call back.
When unsure, hang up and call the organization back on a number you look up yourself.
Calling a 506 number from abroad
Every 506 number is a US/Canada +1 number. From a mobile anywhere, the simplest approach is to dial it in international format:
+1 506 555-0142If your phone can’t dial the +, replace it with your country’s exit code, then 1, then the number:
- UK, Germany, France & most of Europe
00 1 506 555-0142 - Australia
0011 1 506 555-0142 - Japan
010 1 506 555-0142 - Mexico
00 1 506 555-0142
Within the US and Canada you don’t need any of this — just dial the ten digits 506 555-0142.
Reverse phone lookup
Check any US or Canada number to see whether it's a working line, which carrier it sits on, whether it's mobile, landline or VoIP, and roughly where it's registered.
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Area code 506: frequently asked questions
Where is the 506 area code located?
The 506 area code is located in New Brunswick, centered on Moncton. Communities in the 506 area include Moncton, Bathurst, Campbellton, Edmundston, Fredericton, Miramichi.
What time zone is 506 in?
Area code 506 is in the local time zone (UTC-4 (AST) / UTC-3 (ADT)). You can see the exact current local time for Moncton on the live clock above.
What cities use area code 506?
Cities and areas that use 506 include Moncton, Bathurst, Campbellton, Edmundston, Fredericton, Miramichi. Its primary city is Moncton, NB.
Do I need to dial 1 before 506?
For calls within the US, you do not need to dial a leading 1, but you do need all ten digits: 506 plus the seven-digit number. The 506 area requires ten-digit dialing because more than one area code serves it.
Is 506 a toll-free or scam number?
No — 506 is a normal geographic area code for Moncton, not a toll-free code (toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888). A 506 number is not inherently a scam, but the code can be spoofed. See the spam-call section above for how to tell.
What are the overlay area codes for 506?
Area code 506 is overlaid by 428, meaning those codes cover the same geographic area.