Area Code 508: Worcester, Massachusetts
508 is a telephone area code serving Massachusetts, including Worcester, Cape Cod. It is part of the North American Numbering Plan and is dialed with the country code +1.
Numbers beginning with 508 are located in Massachusetts, United States (NANP region: Central/Southeast). The code covers Worcester, Cape Cod.
How to Dial Area Code 508
| Calling from | What to dial |
|---|---|
| Anywhere in the US or Canada | 1 508 XXX-XXXX (10-digit dialing: 508 + 7-digit number) |
| Local call inside the same area code | 7-digit number in most areas; 10 digits where an overlay code is active |
| From the UK or Europe | 00 1 508 XXX XXXX |
| From Australia | 0011 1 508 XXX XXXX |
| From a mobile phone anywhere | +1 508 XXX XXXX |
Whatever country you are calling from, the + symbol replaces the exit code. Save the contact as +1 508 XXXXXXX and it will dial correctly from any phone in the world.
Time Zone for Area Code 508
Calls to a 508 number ring in the America/New_York time zone, standard offset UTC-05:00. Daylight saving time applies here, so the offset moves forward one hour from March to November.
Cities and Communities Served by 508
The following places fall inside the 508 calling area:
Other Area Codes in Massachusetts
These codes also serve Massachusetts. Area codes are assigned by the North American Numbering Plan Administration (NANPA).
| Area Code | Cities / Coverage |
|---|---|
| 339 | Boston (overlay) |
| 351 | Northeast (overlay) |
| 413 | Springfield |
| 617 | Boston |
| 774 | Central (overlay) |
| 781 | Boston suburbs |
| 857 | Boston (overlay) |
| 978 | Lowell, Lawrence |
See all 9 area codes in Massachusetts →
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is area code 508?
Area code 508 is in Massachusetts, United States. It covers Worcester, Cape Cod.
What time zone is area code 508 in?
Area code 508 rings in the America/New_York time zone (UTC-05:00 standard).
Do I need to dial 1 before area code 508?
Yes, for a long-distance call inside the US and Canada you dial 1 first, then 508, then the seven-digit number. The 1 is the North American long-distance trunk prefix — it is not the country code. From outside North America you dial your exit code then 1 then 508.
Is area code 508 toll-free?
No. 508 is a standard geographic area code, so normal long-distance rates apply unless your plan includes them. Toll-free NANP codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888.