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Area code 506

Where is area code 506?

Saint John, Moncton and Campbellton, New Brunswick

Local time: … (Atlantic Time)

ProvinceNew Brunswick
CountryCanada
Main citiesSaint John, Moncton and Campbellton
Time zoneAtlantic Time
Overlay area codes428
In service since1955
Dialing format(506) XXX-XXXX · +1 506 XXX XXXX from abroad

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Questions

Where is area code 506?
Area code 506 is in New Brunswick. It serves Saint John, Moncton, Campbellton, Edmundston and Nelson-Miramichi and 34 other cities and towns.
What time zone is area code 506 in?
Area code 506 uses Atlantic Time.
What area codes overlay 506?
428 serves the same area as 506. New numbers in the area can get any of these codes, which is why local calls need all 10 digits.
Is a call from area code 506 a scam?
The area code alone doesn’t tell you. Most calls from 506 are ordinary local calls, but scammers can fake (“spoof”) any number. If you don’t recognize a 506 number, let it go to voicemail.
When did area code 506 start?
506 went into service in 1955.
Can a 506 number be outside New Brunswick?
Yes. People keep their numbers when they move and when they switch to mobile or internet phone services, so a 506 caller can be anywhere.