Area code 508
Area code 508 serves Worcester and nearby parts of Massachusetts, including New Bedford, Brockton and Fall River. It is on Eastern Time, which observes daylight saving time. 774 is an overlay for the same area.
Area code 508 at a glance
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| Main city | Worcester |
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 in winter, UTC−4 in summer |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
| Overlay codes | 774 |
Cities in 508
- Worcester
- New Bedford
- Brockton
- Fall River
An area code shows where a number was first assigned. Mobile numbers keep their area code when people move, so the person you’re calling may be somewhere else.
When you can call a 508 number
Federal telemarketing rules under the TCPA allow sales calls between 8 AM and 9 PM in the called person’s local time. Here is that window for a 508 number, shown in your own time zone.
General information, not legal advice. Some states add rules for Sundays, holidays or the number of calls. See our calling hours guide.
| If you’re on | You can call 508 between |
|---|---|
| Eastern | 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Central | 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Mountain | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Arizona | 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Pacific | 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
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Questions about 508
What time zone is area code 508?
Area code 508 is on Eastern Time. It observes daylight saving time.
Where is area code 508?
Area code 508 is in Massachusetts. Its main city is Worcester, and it also covers New Bedford, Brockton and Fall River.
What are the legal hours to call a 508 number?
Under the federal TCPA, sales calls are allowed from 8 AM to 9 PM in the called person’s local time. Personal and informational calls are not limited by these hours.
What area codes overlay 508?
774 covers the same area as 508, so numbers in the same town can have either code.