What area code is 508?
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508 at a glance
Summary
Cities & regions served by 508
Worcester1 community on record for 508.
Where 508 sits on the map
Overlay: 774Coverage area
About the 508 region
508 covers Worcester in Massachusetts. The code has been in service since 1988.
As the Worcester region grew, 508 ran low on available numbers, so 774 was added as an overlay code over the same geographic area. Both codes are local to each other and 10-digit dialing applies throughout.
Split of 617; 1997: split to create 978; 2001: overlaid by 774.
Who called me from 508?
Community reports- Caller ID is trivially spoofed: an incoming call that displays 508 does not prove the caller is really in the 508 region or even in the United States.
- Avoid calling back unknown one-ring numbers — some premium-rate scams rely on curiosity callbacks.
- Never share verification codes, payment details, or remote access during an unsolicited call, even if the caller claims to be your bank or a government agency.
- When a 508 call pressures you to act immediately, hang up and contact the organization directly through its official number.
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Frequently asked questions
FAQWhat area code is 508?+–
508 is a telephone area code serving Worcester in Massachusetts, United States, in service since 1988.
Where is area code 508 located?+–
It covers Worcester County, including Worcester in Massachusetts.
What time zone is 508?+–
508 observes Eastern (ET), which is UTC−5 / −4 DST and follows daylight saving time.
When did area code 508 start?+–
508 entered service in 1988. Its history: split of 617; 1997: split to create 978; 2001: overlaid by 774.
Why do calls to 508 require 10-digit dialing?+–
508 shares its territory with overlay code 774. Because both codes serve the same geographic area, the phone network needs all 10 digits to route a call, and calls between the codes are still local.
Is 508 a scam area code?+–
Scam and robocall traffic can use any North American code, 508 included — caller ID is easy to spoof, so the code alone does not tell you who is really calling. Check the community reports on this page before calling back an unknown 508 number, and report anything suspicious.
Can I get a 508 phone number?+–
Yes — most mobile carriers and VoIP providers let you request a 508 number regardless of where you physically live.