Area code 857
857 is Boston, Cambridge, Quincy, Massachusetts.
Area code 857 at a glance
- State
- Massachusetts
- Main cities
- Boston, Cambridge, Quincy, Newton, Brookline
- Time zone
- Eastern Time
- Local time now
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- Overlay codes
- 617
- In service since
- 2001
617 covers the exact same area as 857 — both are dialed with all 10 digits.
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Dial 1, then 857, then the 7-digit number.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 857?
Area code 857 covers Boston, Cambridge, Quincy in Massachusetts.
What time is it in area code 857?
Area code 857 is in the Eastern Time time zone. See the live clock above for the current local time.
Is 617 the same area as 857?
Yes. 617 is an overlay of 857 — they cover the exact same area, so every call there needs all 10 digits dialed.
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