Area code 774
Area code 774 serves Worcester and nearby parts of Massachusetts, including Brockton, New Bedford and Fall River. It is on Eastern Time, which observes daylight saving time. 508 is an overlay for the same area.
Area code 774 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 | 508 |
Cities in 774
- Worcester
- Brockton
- New Bedford
- 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 774 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 774 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 774 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 774
What time zone is area code 774?
Area code 774 is on Eastern Time. It observes daylight saving time.
Where is area code 774?
Area code 774 is in Massachusetts. Its main city is Worcester, and it also covers Brockton, New Bedford and Fall River.
What are the legal hours to call a 774 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 774?
508 covers the same area as 774, so numbers in the same town can have either code.