Area Code 508

Where is area code 508?

Area code 508 serves Massachusetts, covering Worcester, Framingham, Brockton, New Bedford, Fall River. In total our directory records 800 phone prefixes in this area code, spread across 103 cities and 11 counties.

The area code sits in the Eastern time zone (UTC-05:00), where the local time is now approximately 4:57 PM. The oldest prefix on record here entered service on 1994-02-04, and the newest on 2010-05-14.

Of the prefixes with a known line type, 23% are wireless and 77% landline — 169 mobile against 577 fixed-line prefixes.

Where is area code 508?

Area code 508 serves Massachusetts, including Worcester. It covers 103 cities across 11 counties, in the Eastern time zone.

What time is it in area code 508?

Area code 508 observes Eastern time (UTC-05:00). The current local time is approximately 4:57 PM.

When was area code 508 introduced?

The earliest phone prefix recorded in area code 508 was put in service on 1994-02-04. The most recent was activated on 2010-05-14.

Is a call from 508 safe to answer?

Our directory holds 2,191 caller reports covering 655 numbers in area code 508. A valid area code does not guarantee a legitimate caller, since numbers can be spoofed.

What cities are in area code 508?

The largest places served by area code 508 are Worcester, Framingham, Brockton, New Bedford, Fall River, Marlborough, Wellesley Hills, East Taunton. In total it covers 103 cities across 11 counties.

How is a 508 phone number written?

A number in this area code is written +1 (508) XXX-XXXX in international format, or (508) XXX-XXXX domestically. The +1 is the country code shared by the United States, Canada and other NANP members.

Can scammers fake a 508 number?

Yes. Caller ID was built without verification, so a caller can display almost any number. Scammers often pick a number matching the area code of the person they are calling — known as neighbour spoofing — because a local-looking call is answered more often. The US industry response, STIR/SHAKEN, lets carriers sign and verify caller ID, but coverage is still incomplete.

Why do I get calls from numbers with my own area code?

Almost always neighbour spoofing: the caller fabricates a number sharing your area code, and sometimes your prefix, so the call looks like it comes from someone nearby. A matching area code is not evidence that the caller is local.

How do I report a spam call from 508?

Report unwanted calls to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov, and add your number to the Do Not Call registry at donotcall.gov. Include the caller ID number even if you believe it was spoofed — regulators use the pattern of reports, not the individual number.

Is +508 the same as area code 508?

No. +508 is the international dialling code for Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, while 1-508 is a North American area code. The digits match by coincidence, and caller ID frequently omits the plus sign, which is why the two are mistaken for one another.