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Area code 508

Area code 508 covers Worcester, Massachusetts. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: Massachusetts Major City: Worcester Eastern Time (ET) Overlay: 508/774
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 508?

Area code 508 is assigned to Worcester and the surrounding region in Massachusetts. Calls to numbers that start with 508 are routed to this area.

Area code 508 shares its territory with 774. Because it is an overlay, local calls require dialing all 10 digits.

Counties covered

Worcester CountyMiddlesex CountyBristol CountyBarnstable CountyPlymouth CountyNorfolk County

Line types

  • Mobile 17.82%
  • Landline 82.05%
02 / MAP

Area code 508 on the map

The shaded area joins the code’s numbering centers; the marker shows its main city.

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03 / LOCAL TIME

Current time in Worcester

This area code is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone.

Local timeWorcester, MA--:--:--

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America/New_YorkLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Worcester

WITHIN THE US508 XXX XXXX

Always 10 digits — landline, mobile or VoIP. Local, long distance or a different state: the format is always the same. You do not need to dial the 1 first.

FROM ABROAD+1 508 XXX XXXX

Exit codes: 00 Europe/Mexico · 011 Canada · 010 Japan · + universal

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 508 XXX XXXX

Always save the number in international format so messaging apps recognize it correctly:

Call typeTraditional landlineMobile / VoIP
Local (same area code)10 digits10 digits
US long distance1 + 10 digits10 digits
Emergency911911
🌐Universal+1 508 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 508 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 508 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 508 555 0123
HAVE THE FULL NUMBER?

Learn more about that number.

Check the line type and the carrier the number block was originally assigned to.

10 digits to see the carrier and line type of the number

05 / CARRIERS

Carriers in area code 508

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

Verizon
50%
Windstream Communications
11%
Lumen Technologies
10%
Verizon Business
8%
AT&T
6%
Others
15%

Mobile

AT&T Mobility
46%
Verizon Wireless
32%
T-Mobile USA
17%
USA Mobility
3%
Sinch
1%
Others
1%

Carrier shown is the original assignment of each number block and may differ today because of number portability.

06 / PREFIXES

Complete list of prefixes for area code 508

752 number blocks (NXX) assigned in this area code.

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(508) 202 Landline Framingham Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - MA
(508) 203 Landline Foxboro Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - MA
(508) 204 Landline New Bedford CommioCOMMIO, LLC
(508) 205 Landline Easton Windstream CommunicationsPAETEC ITEL, LLC
(508) 206 Landline Natick Verizon BusinessMCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC
(508) 207 Mobile New Bedford Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - MA
(508) 208 Mobile Brockton Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - MA
(508) 209 Landline Plymouth VerizonVERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC.
(508) 210 Landline Holden Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - MA
(508) 212 Mobile Attleboro AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC

Showing 10 of 752 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 508

Where is area code 508 used?
Area code 508 serves Worcester and the surrounding area in Massachusetts, including Worcester County, Middlesex County, Bristol County, Barnstable County, Plymouth County.
What city is area code 508 from?
The main city of area code 508 is Worcester, MA.
What time zone is area code 508 in?
Area code 508 is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (America/New_York).
Is 508 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 774. In an overlay, every call requires dialing all 10 digits.
How do I call a number with area code 508 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 508 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 508 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 508 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 508 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 508?
Most landline blocks belong to Verizon and most mobile blocks to AT&T Mobility. The carrier shown is the original assignment and may differ today because of number portability.
Is area code 508 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 82.05% of the number blocks are landline, 17.82% mobile.
How do I save a 508 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 508 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 508?
The area code only shows the region a number was assigned to; it does not tell you who is calling. Scammers can fake any area code, so do not share personal or banking information with unknown callers, and let unknown numbers go to voicemail.
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