774 Area Code
Covers Worcester and nearby communities in Massachusetts.
(774) 555-0142Area code 774 map
Interactive coverage map for area code 774, centered on Worcester, Massachusetts
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Open in OpenStreetMapArea code 774 coverage map — centered on Worcester. Shaded area shows the approximate reach around the primary city.
If you are trying to place Worcester, MA on the map, area code 774 is the one that covers it. 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 (774) 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 508, which sit on the exact same map. Because the 774 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. On this page you'll find a live local clock for Worcester, an interactive coverage map, the cities and counties 774 serves, its overlay and neighboring codes, and tips on spotting 774 spam calls.
Cities covered by 774
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 774’s geography — a number in either code can be on the same street.
Is a call from 774 a scam?
Area code 774 serves Worcester and the surrounding area, so most calls are ordinary local and business traffic. As everywhere, spam and robocalls do use 774 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 774 number from abroad
Every 774 number is a US/Canada +1 number. From a mobile anywhere, the simplest approach is to dial it in international format:
+1 774 555-0142If 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 1 774 555-0142 - Australia
0011 1 774 555-0142 - Japan
010 1 774 555-0142 - Mexico
00 1 774 555-0142
Within the US and Canada you don’t need any of this — just dial the ten digits 774 555-0142.
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 774: frequently asked questions
Where is the 774 area code located?
The 774 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 774 in?
Area code 774 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 774?
Cities and areas that use 774 include Worcester, New Bedford, Brockton, Fall River, Taunton, Attleboro. Its primary city is Worcester, MA.
Do I need to dial 1 before 774?
For calls within the US, you do not need to dial a leading 1, but you do need all ten digits: 774 plus the seven-digit number. The 774 area requires ten-digit dialing because more than one area code serves it.
Is 774 a toll-free or scam number?
No — 774 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 774 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 774?
Area code 774 is overlaid by 508, meaning those codes cover the same geographic area.