Area Code 774: Massachusetts, Massachusetts
774 is a telephone area code serving Massachusetts. It is part of the North American Numbering Plan and is dialed with the country code +1.
Numbers beginning with 774 are located in Massachusetts, United States (NANP region: Central).
How to Dial Area Code 774
| Calling from | What to dial |
|---|---|
| Anywhere in the US or Canada | 1 774 XXX-XXXX (10-digit dialing: 774 + 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 1 774 XXX XXXX |
| From Australia | 0011 1 774 XXX XXXX |
| From a mobile phone anywhere | +1 774 XXX XXXX |
Whatever country you are calling from, the + symbol replaces the exit code. Save the contact as +1 774 XXXXXXX and it will dial correctly from any phone in the world.
Time Zone for Area Code 774
Calls to a 774 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.
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 |
| 508 | Worcester, Cape Cod |
| 617 | Boston |
| 781 | Boston suburbs |
| 857 | Boston (overlay) |
| 978 | Lowell, Lawrence |
See all 9 area codes in Massachusetts →
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is area code 774?
Area code 774 is in Massachusetts, United States. It covers Central (overlay).
What time zone is area code 774 in?
Area code 774 rings in the America/New_York time zone (UTC-05:00 standard).
Do I need to dial 1 before area code 774?
Yes, for a long-distance call inside the US and Canada you dial 1 first, then 774, 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 774.
Is area code 774 toll-free?
No. 774 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.