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Area code 774

Area code 774 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 774?

Area code 774 is assigned to Worcester and the surrounding region in Massachusetts. Calls to numbers that start with 774 are routed to this area.

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

Counties covered

Worcester CountyBristol CountyBarnstable CountyPlymouth CountyMiddlesex CountyNorfolk County

Line types

  • Mobile 40.42%
  • Landline 59.58%
02 / MAP

Area code 774 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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04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Worcester

WITHIN THE US774 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+1 774 XXX XXXX

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

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 774 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+1 774 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 774 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 774 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 774 555 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 774

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

Sinch
18%
Metro by T-Mobile
17%
Windstream Communications
14%
Bandwidth
7%
Verizon Business
7%
Others
36%

Mobile

Verizon Wireless
54%
T-Mobile USA
21%
AT&T Mobility
20%
Sinch
4%

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 774

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

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(774) 200 Mobile North Brookfield Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - MA
(774) 201 Landline Westport Metro by T-MobileMETROPCS, INC.
(774) 202 Landline New Bedford ComcastCOMCAST IP PHONE, LLC
(774) 203 Landline Attleboro Windstream CommunicationsPAETEC ITEL, LLC
(774) 204 Landline Framingham Windstream CommunicationsPAETEC ITEL, LLC
(774) 205 Mobile Sagamore Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - MA
(774) 206 Landline New Bedford Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - MA
(774) 207 Landline Orleans Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - MA
(774) 208 Mobile Barnstable AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC
(774) 209 Mobile Harwich T-Mobile USAOMNIPOINT MIAMI E LICENSE, LLC

Showing 10 of 522 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 774

Where is area code 774 used?
Area code 774 serves Worcester and the surrounding area in Massachusetts, including Worcester County, Bristol County, Barnstable County, Plymouth County, Middlesex County.
What city is area code 774 from?
The main city of area code 774 is Worcester, MA.
What time zone is area code 774 in?
Area code 774 is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (America/New_York).
Is 774 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 508. In an overlay, every call requires dialing all 10 digits.
How do I call a number with area code 774 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 774 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 774 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 774 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 774 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 774?
Most landline blocks belong to Sinch and most mobile blocks to Verizon Wireless. The carrier shown is the original assignment and may differ today because of number portability.
Is area code 774 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 59.58% of the number blocks are landline, 40.42% mobile.
How do I save a 774 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 774 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 774?
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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