Area Code 506 — New Brunswick
This is a Canadian area code
Area code 506 is located in New Brunswick, Canada. Canada shares the North American Numbering Plan (NANPA) with the US, so Canadian numbers use the same 10-digit format. Calls between the US and Canada may or may not be included in your plan — check with your carrier, as international rates can apply.
Area code 506 is located in New Brunswick, Canada and operates on Alaska Time . The largest city served is Moncton . View all Canadian area codes →
Coverage Area
Area code 506 — New BrunswickArea Code Details
- Area Code
- 506
- State / Province
- New Brunswick (NB)
- Country
- Canada
- Time Zone
- Alaska Time Alaska Time
- Local Time Now
- —
- Status
- Active
- Code Type
- General Purpose Code
- In Service Since
- January 1, 1955
- Assigned
- January 1, 1955
- Population Served
- ~301,370 est.
- Overlay Complex
- 428/506
Cities Served
History & Relationships
New codes split from 506
Overlay complex — shares geography with
Rate Centers & Exchanges
23 rate centers identified within area code 506
Other Area Codes in New Brunswick
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Frequently Asked Questions About Area Code 506
What state is area code 506?
Area code 506 is located in New Brunswick.
Where is area code 506 from?
Area code 506 originates from New Brunswick. It operates in the Alaska Time zone.
What time zone is area code 506?
Area code 506 falls within the Alaska Time zone (Alaska Time).
What cities are in area code 506?
Area code 506 serves cities including Moncton, Saint John, Fredericton, Miramichi, Edmundston, Bathurst, Campbellton, Sussex, and more.
Is a call from area code 506 a scam?
Area code 506 is a legitimate Canadian area code serving New Brunswick. Like any area code, individual numbers using 506 can be used for scam calls. Note that calls from 506 are international calls from Canada — unexpected calls may incur charges. Always verify the specific number if you receive an unexpected or suspicious call.