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Area code 781

Area code 781 covers Quincy, Massachusetts. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: Massachusetts Major City: Quincy Eastern Time (ET) Overlay: 339/781
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 781?

Area code 781 is assigned to Quincy and the surrounding region in Massachusetts. Calls to numbers that start with 781 are routed to this area.

Area code 781 shares its territory with 339. Because it is an overlay, local calls require dialing all 10 digits.

Counties covered

Middlesex CountyNorfolk CountyPlymouth CountyEssex CountySuffolk County

Line types

  • Mobile 11.82%
  • Landline 88.05%
02 / MAP

Area code 781 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 Quincy

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

Local timeQuincy, MA--:--:--

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America/New_YorkLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Quincy

WITHIN THE US781 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+1 781 XXX XXXX

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

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 781 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+1 781 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 781 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 781 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 781 555 0123
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Learn more about that number.

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

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05 / CARRIERS

Carriers in area code 781

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

Verizon
33%
Verizon Business
14%
Windstream Communications
10%
Lumen Technologies
9%
AT&T
9%
Others
26%

Mobile

Verizon Wireless
45%
T-Mobile USA
35%
AT&T Mobility
16%
NEP
1%
USA Mobility
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 781

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

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(781) 200 Landline Lynn CommioCOMMIO, LLC
(781) 201 Landline Sharon Metro by T-MobileMETROPCS, INC.
(781) 202 Landline Burlington AT&TTC SYSTEMS, INC.
(781) 203 Landline Burlington Verizon BusinessMCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC
(781) 204 Mobile Norwell T-Mobile USAOMNIPOINT MIAMI E LICENSE, LLC
(781) 205 Landline Reading AT&TTC SYSTEMS, INC.
(781) 206 Mobile Norwell AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC
(781) 207 Landline Waltham Verizon BusinessMCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC
(781) 208 Landline Waltham BandwidthBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - MA
(781) 209 Landline Waltham Astound BroadbandRCN TELECOM SERVICES, INC. - MA

Showing 10 of 770 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 781

Where is area code 781 used?
Area code 781 serves Quincy and the surrounding area in Massachusetts, including Middlesex County, Norfolk County, Plymouth County, Essex County, Suffolk County.
What city is area code 781 from?
The main city of area code 781 is Quincy, MA.
What time zone is area code 781 in?
Area code 781 is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (America/New_York).
Is 781 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 339. In an overlay, every call requires dialing all 10 digits.
How do I call a number with area code 781 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 781 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 781 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 781 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 781 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 781?
Most landline blocks belong to Verizon 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 781 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 88.05% of the number blocks are landline, 11.82% mobile.
How do I save a 781 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 781 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 781?
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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