Area code 508 — Massachusetts
Area code 508 is in Massachusetts. Time zone, overlays, counties and ZIP codes.
| Location | Southeastern Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| Status | In service · since 1988 |
| Overlay codes | 774 Overlays share the same area. Local calls usually need 10-digit dialing. |
| Local dialing | 10 digits |
History
- Split of 617
- 1997: split to create 978
- 2001: overlaid by 774
Format a 508 number
US numbers are written as (508) 555-0123 or 508-555-0123. From outside the US, dial +1 508 555 0123.
Is a call from 508 a scam?
An area code only tells you where a number was assigned. Caller ID can be faked (“spoofed”), so do not trust a call just because the area code looks local. Never share codes or payment details with unexpected callers.
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