Massachusetts
Calling Codes
Calling Boston, Cambridge, or Cape Cod? The major Massachusetts area codes are 617, 508, and 413, and Intercalling links you to universities, hospitals, and businesses statewide for pennies a minute, with nothing locked in.
Dial Massachusetts in a Few Easy Steps
The state breaks into separate area codes for Boston, the Central and Cape region, and the West.
Exit Code
Punch in your country's exit code, for example 00 across Europe. If you are already in North America, you can skip this part.
Country Code (+1)
Enter +1 to reach the United States.
Area Code
Add the 3-digit area code, such as 617, 508, or 413, then the 7-digit number.
How the Codes Map to Regions
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
Look up the area code that matches where you are calling.
| 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 code for Boston and the suburbs right around it, including Cambridge, Brookline, Newton, and Quincy, and it carries 857 as an overlay.
Do I need to dial 10 digits in Massachusetts?
Yes. Because several overlay codes are active across the state, every call in Massachusetts requires all 10 digits, meaning the area code plus the number.
How do I call Cape Cod?
Cape Cod and the Islands, namely Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket, run on the 508 and 774 area codes.
Can I call Massachusetts universities?
Yes. Any landline at Harvard, MIT, BU, or UMass is reachable straight from your browser with Intercalling, at the same low per-minute rate.
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