What is what area code is 508?

Area code 508 is located in the southeastern part of Massachusetts. It covers a large region including but not limited to:

  • Cape Cod: A significant portion of the Cape is within this area code.
  • Southeastern Massachusetts: This includes cities and towns south of Boston, stretching towards the Rhode Island border. Examples include Fall River, New Bedford, Taunton and Brockton.
  • Some areas of Bristol County: Parts of this county are covered by 508.

It's important to note that due to the growth of cell phone numbers and the overlay of area codes, area code 508 is likely to have neighboring area codes serving the same general geographical area. You might see calls originating from the same region coming from other area codes as well.