Area code 857
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- Location
- Boston, MA, Massachusetts
- Time zone
- Eastern (GMT -5)
- Related area codes
- Related:617
The 857 area code covers Boston, MA and nearby Massachusetts communities.
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About the 857 area code
Area code 857 reaches across the Boston metropolitan area in Massachusetts. Clocks throughout the metro keep Eastern Time (GMT -5).
Rather than splitting the region into two map areas, 857 arrived in 2001 as an overlay laid across the whole of the 617 territory. The codes cover identical ground, and every local call here is dialed with the full ten-digit number.
Dialing note: 857 is part of an overlay complex with 617, so local calls in this area are dialed with all ten digits.
Numbering details on this page (service dates and overlay status) are checked against the NANPA numbering registry. Registry data as of 07/16/2026.
857 phone number FAQ
- How do I get a 857 phone number?
- Pick an available 857 number and sign up for AvoCall. Your new Boston, MA number works for calls and texts on your existing phone over WiFi or data. Current web pricing is verified at checkout. There is no second SIM and no new device.
- Where is the 857 area code?
- It serves Boston, MA and nearby cities in Massachusetts, including Boston metropolitan area.
- Can I receive verification codes on a 857 number?
- AvoCall 857 numbers support calling and messaging. Verification-text compatibility varies by sender; short-code and 2FA delivery is not guaranteed.