508 Area Code
Central/Southeastern Massachusetts, Massachusetts
Area code 508 is located in Central/Southeastern Massachusetts, Massachusetts. It covers Worcester, New Bedford, and surrounding areas in the Eastern time zone (UTC-5). Administered by NANPA.
Where is area code 508?
Area code 508 is located in Central/Southeastern Massachusetts, Massachusetts. It covers Worcester, New Bedford, and surrounding areas in the Eastern time zone (UTC-5).
Area code 508 is overlaid by area code 774. Both codes serve the same geographic region and require 10-digit dialing for local calls.
Cities Covered by Area Code 508
Area code 508 primarily serves the Central/Southeastern Massachusetts area of Massachusetts. The exact coverage includes Worcester, New Bedford, and Brockton, along with surrounding communities and suburbs.
Time Zone
Eastern Time — UTC-5
Area code 508 operates in the Eastern Time Zone. When calling 508 numbers from a different time zone, be sure to account for the time difference to reach people during business hours.
About Area Code 508
Area code 508 was introduced in 1988 as a geographic area code serving Central/Southeastern Massachusetts, Massachusetts. As demand for phone numbers grew, overlay code 774 was added to the same region, requiring 10-digit dialing for local calls. Area codes are administered by NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administration), the organization responsible for managing phone number resources in the US and Canada.