Area code 506
506 is Moncton, Saint John, Fredericton, New Brunswick.
Area code 506 at a glance
- Province
- New Brunswick
- Main cities
- Moncton, Saint John, Fredericton, Bathurst, Miramichi, Edmundston, Campbellton
- Time zone
- Atlantic Time
- Local time now
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- Overlay codes
- 428
- In service since
- 1955
428 covers the exact same area as 506 — both are dialed with all 10 digits.
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Dial 1, then 506, then the 7-digit number.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 506?
Area code 506 covers Moncton, Saint John, Fredericton in New Brunswick.
What time is it in area code 506?
Area code 506 is in the Atlantic Time time zone. See the live clock above for the current local time.
Is 428 the same area as 506?
Yes. 428 is an overlay of 506 — they cover the exact same area, so every call there needs all 10 digits dialed.
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