Massachusetts
Calling Codes
Need to reach Boston, Cambridge, or Cape Cod? Massachusetts uses key area codes like 617, 508, and 413. Connect with universities, hospitals, and businesses across the state instantly.
How to Call Massachusetts Step-by-Step
Massachusetts has distinct area codes for Boston, Central/Cape, and Western regions.
Exit Code
Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 00 for Europe). Skip if calling from within North America.
Country Code (+1)
Dial +1 for the United States.
Area Code
Dial the 3-digit area code (617, 508, 413, etc.) followed by the 7-digit number.
Regional Breakdown
617/857: Boston, Cambridge, Somerville.
508/774: Worcester, New Bedford, Cape Cod & Islands.
978/351: Lowell, Lawrence, North Shore.
413: Springfield, Amherst, The Berkshires (Western MA).
Massachusetts City Codes
Find the right area code for your destination.
| City | Region | Area Code |
|---|---|---|
| Boston | Metro Boston | 617 / 857 |
| Cambridge | Middlesex | 617 / 857 |
| Worcester | Central MA | 508 / 774 |
| Springfield | Western MA | 413 |
| Lowell | Northern MA | 978 / 351 |
| City | Region | Area Code |
|---|---|---|
| New Bedford | South Coast | 508 / 774 |
| Brockton | Plymouth | 508 / 774 |
| Quincy | Norfolk | 617 / 857 |
| Lynn | North Shore | 781 / 339 |
| Plymouth | South Shore | 508 / 774 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What area code is 617?
617 is the original area code for Boston and its immediate suburbs (Cambridge, Brookline, Newton, Quincy). It is overlaid by 857.
Do I need to dial 10 digits in Massachusetts?
Yes. Massachusetts has mandatory 10-digit dialing for all calls (Area Code + Number) due to the multiple overlay codes in use across the state.
How do I call Cape Cod?
Cape Cod and the Islands (Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket) use the 508 and 774 area codes.
Can I call Massachusetts universities?
Yes, you can call any landline at Harvard, MIT, BU, or UMass directly from your browser using StartACall.
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