508 Area Code
Covers Worcester and nearby communities in Massachusetts.
(508) 555-0142Area code 508 map
Interactive coverage map for area code 508, centered on Worcester, Massachusetts
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Open in OpenStreetMapArea code 508 coverage map — centered on Worcester. Shaded area shows the approximate reach around the primary city.
Area code 508 is a telephone area code in Massachusetts, anchored on Worcester. It reaches roughly 600,000 people across places such as Worcester, New Bedford, Brockton, Fall River and more. The region observes Eastern time, so a number like (508) 555-0142 is on that clock right now. On the ground it spans Worcester, Bristol, Plymouth and nearby counties. It shares its territory with the overlay code 774, which sit on the exact same map. Because the 508 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. Keep reading for the current local time in Worcester, a map of the 508 coverage area, the places it reaches, nearby and overlay codes, and how to tell a real 508 call from a scam.
Cities covered by 508
Cities & neighborhoods
- Worcester
- New Bedford
- Brockton
- Fall River
- Taunton
- Attleboro
- Marlborough
- Barnstable
- Framingham
- Franklin
- Milford
Counties
- Worcester
- Bristol
- Plymouth
- Middlesex
- Barnstable
- Norfolk
Looking for the broader picture? See all Massachusetts area codes.
Nearby & overlay area codes
Overlay codes (same area)
These share 508’s geography — a number in either code can be on the same street.
Is a call from 508 a scam?
Area code 508 serves Worcester and the surrounding area, so most calls are ordinary local and business traffic. As everywhere, spam and robocalls do use 508 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 508 number from abroad
Every 508 number is a US/Canada +1 number. From a mobile anywhere, the simplest approach is to dial it in international format:
+1 508 555-0142If 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 1 508 555-0142 - Australia
0011 1 508 555-0142 - Japan
010 1 508 555-0142 - Mexico
00 1 508 555-0142
Within the US and Canada you don’t need any of this — just dial the ten digits 508 555-0142.
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 508: frequently asked questions
Where is the 508 area code located?
The 508 area code is located in Massachusetts, centered on Worcester. It covers Worcester, Bristol, Plymouth, Middlesex, Barnstable, Norfolk and nearby communities including Worcester, New Bedford, Brockton, Fall River, Taunton, Attleboro.
What time zone is 508 in?
Area code 508 is in the Eastern time zone (UTC-5 (EST) / UTC-4 (EDT)). You can see the exact current local time for Worcester on the live clock above.
What cities use area code 508?
Cities and areas that use 508 include Worcester, New Bedford, Brockton, Fall River, Taunton, Attleboro. Its primary city is Worcester, MA.
Do I need to dial 1 before 508?
For calls within the US, you do not need to dial a leading 1, but you do need all ten digits: 508 plus the seven-digit number. The 508 area requires ten-digit dialing because more than one area code serves it.
Is 508 a toll-free or scam number?
No — 508 is a normal geographic area code for Worcester, not a toll-free code (toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888). A 508 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 508?
Area code 508 is overlaid by 774, meaning those codes cover the same geographic area.