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Area code 856

Area code 856 covers Camden, New Jersey. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: New Jersey Major City: Camden Eastern Time (ET) Overlay: None
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 856?

Area code 856 is assigned to Camden and the surrounding region in New Jersey. Calls to numbers that start with 856 are routed to this area.

Area code 856 is not currently part of an overlay: it serves its territory on its own.

Counties covered

Camden CountyGloucester CountyBurlington CountyCumberland CountySalem County

Line types

  • Mobile 19.79%
  • Landline 80.21%
02 / MAP

Area code 856 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 Camden

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

Local timeCamden, NJ--:--:--

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America/New_YorkLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Camden

WITHIN THE US856 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+1 856 XXX XXXX

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

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 856 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+1 856 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 856 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 856 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 856 555 0123
HAVE THE FULL NUMBER?

Learn more about that number.

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

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05 / CARRIERS

Carriers in area code 856

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

Verizon
33%
Windstream Communications
17%
Verizon Business
8%
AT&T
7%
Lumen Technologies
7%
Others
28%

Mobile

AT&T Mobility
31%
T-Mobile USA
31%
Verizon Wireless
25%
USA Mobility
7%
Sinch
5%
Others
2%

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 856

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

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(856) 200 Landline Vineland Metro by T-MobileMETROPCS, INC.
(856) 202 Landline Woodbury Monmouth TelephoneMONMOUTH TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH, INC. - NJ
(856) 203 Landline Camden Monmouth TelephoneMONMOUTH TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH, INC. - NJ
(856) 204 Landline Vineland magicJackYMAX COMMUNICATIONS CORP. - NJ
(856) 205 Landline Vineland VerizonVERIZON NEW JERSEY, INC.
(856) 206 Landline Moorestown ComcastCOMCAST IP PHONE, LLC
(856) 207 Landline Vineland Metro by T-MobileMETROPCS, INC.
(856) 208 Landline Beaver Brook Windstream CommunicationsPAETEC ITEL, LLC
(856) 209 Landline Camden BandwidthBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - NJ
(856) 210 Landline Berlin Verizon BusinessMCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC - NJ

Showing 10 of 667 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 856

Where is area code 856 used?
Area code 856 serves Camden and the surrounding area in New Jersey, including Camden County, Gloucester County, Burlington County, Cumberland County, Salem County.
What city is area code 856 from?
The main city of area code 856 is Camden, NJ.
What time zone is area code 856 in?
Area code 856 is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (America/New_York).
Is 856 an overlay area code?
No. Area code 856 is not currently part of an overlay.
How do I call a number with area code 856 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 856 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 856 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 856 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 856 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 856?
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 856 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 80.21% of the number blocks are landline, 19.79% mobile.
How do I save a 856 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 856 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 856?
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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