Area Code 856: Camden, New Jersey
856 is a telephone area code serving New Jersey, including Camden, Cherry Hill. It is part of the North American Numbering Plan and is dialed with the country code +1.
Numbers beginning with 856 are located in New Jersey, United States (NANP region: Southwest). The code covers Camden, Cherry Hill.
How to Dial Area Code 856
| Calling from | What to dial |
|---|---|
| Anywhere in the US or Canada | 1 856 XXX-XXXX (10-digit dialing: 856 + 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 1 856 XXX XXXX |
| From Australia | 0011 1 856 XXX XXXX |
| From a mobile phone anywhere | +1 856 XXX XXXX |
Whatever country you are calling from, the + symbol replaces the exit code. Save the contact as +1 856 XXXXXXX and it will dial correctly from any phone in the world.
Time Zone for Area Code 856
Calls to a 856 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 856
The following places fall inside the 856 calling area:
Other Area Codes in New Jersey
These codes also serve New Jersey. Area codes are assigned by the North American Numbering Plan Administration (NANPA).
| Area Code | Cities / Coverage |
|---|---|
| 201 | Jersey City, Hackensack |
| 551 | Northeast (overlay) |
| 609 | Trenton, Atlantic City |
| 640 | Central (overlay) |
| 732 | New Brunswick, Toms River |
| 848 | Central (overlay) |
| 862 | Newark (overlay) |
| 908 | Newark suburbs |
| 973 | Newark, Paterson |
See all 10 area codes in New Jersey →
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is area code 856?
Area code 856 is in New Jersey, United States. It covers Camden, Cherry Hill.
What time zone is area code 856 in?
Area code 856 rings in the America/New_York time zone (UTC-05:00 standard).
Do I need to dial 1 before area code 856?
Yes, for a long-distance call inside the US and Canada you dial 1 first, then 856, 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 856.
Is area code 856 toll-free?
No. 856 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.