Where is area code 781 located and what state is area code 781?

Area code 781 is located in Massachusetts (United States), covering major cities and regions including Lynn, Malden, Waltham, Revere, Medford, Weymouth Town, Woburn, Braintree Town, Randolph Town, Melrose.

How to call area code 781 and do I need to dial area code 781?

To dial a number in area code 781, format your call as +1 (781) XXX-XXXX. Mandatory 10-digit dialing is required in overlay regions.

Is area code 781 a scam, spam, or dangerous call?

Area code 781 is a legitimate geographic area code for Massachusetts. However, scammers frequently spoof numbers from any area code, so exercise caution with unknown callers.

North American Area CodeEastern Time Zone

Area Code 781 Location & Details

Q: What timezone is area code 781?

Area code 781 operates on the Eastern timezone.

State / Region: Massachusetts • Country: United States

Major Cities Covered: Lynn, Malden, Waltham, Revere, Medford, Weymouth Town, Woburn, Braintree Town, Randolph Town, Melrose

Standard Dial Format

+1 (781) XXX-XXXX

Country Code: +1 (NANP Format)

What State is Area Code 781?

MassachusettsState Hub →

Country Territory

United States

781 Area Code Time Zone

Eastern

781 Overlay Codes

339

Area Code 781 Geographic Map

Interactive location bounds and coverage area for Massachusetts (Eastern Timezone)

Lat: 42.37° • Lng: -71.06°

📍 Geographic Center: MassachusettsMap data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Where is Area Code 781 Located?

Telephone area code 781 is assigned to Massachusetts in United States. It serves cities and metropolitan communities including Lynn, Malden, Waltham, Revere, Medford, Weymouth Town, Woburn, Braintree Town, Randolph Town, Melrose.

Historical Context & Area Code Overlay Information:781 serves Massachusetts (United States).

For local and long-distance calls within area code 781, standard 10-digit dialing (781) XXX-XXXX applies.

Who Called Me from Area Code 781?

Received an unknown call, missed call, or text scam from area code 781? Here is how to trace who is calling from 781 area code and verify unknown numbers safely:

Identify Missed Calls & Voicemails:

Legitimate contacts usually leave a detailed voicemail or caller ID record.

Watch Out for Neighbor Spoofing:

Robocallers often fake incoming caller ID numbers using your local 781 prefix to boost pick-up rates.

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How to Call Area Code 781 & Dialing Format

When placing a phone call to a number in area code 781, follow the correct dialing format depending on your calling location:

Calling from inside the US / Canada (+1): Dial 1 + (781) + 7-digit number.
Calling from an international location outside +1: Dial your country's international exit code (e.g. 011 in US or + on mobile) + 1 + 781 + 7-digit number.
Do I need to dial area code 781 for local calls? Yes, 10-digit dialing (area code + line number) is mandatory across North American telephone networks.

Top Cities & Municipalities Served in Area Code 781

Urban centers, census places, and communities within the +1-781 calling area

10 Major Cities Listed

City Name	County	Population	% of 781 Pop
Lynn	Suffolk County	104,236	18.5%
Malden	Suffolk County	66,370	11.8%
Waltham	Middlesex County	65,037	11.6%
Revere	Suffolk County	60,141	10.7%
Medford	Suffolk County	59,834	10.6%
Weymouth Town	Suffolk County	59,759	10.6%
Woburn	Suffolk County	43,962	7.8%
Braintree Town	Suffolk County	38,957	6.9%
Randolph Town	Norfolk County	34,948	6.2%
Melrose	Suffolk County	29,597	5.3%

Counties Covered by Area Code 781

Geographic county distribution and population coverage across Massachusetts

County Name	Total Population	% of 781 Area	% of County
Suffolk County	793,535	82.2%	58%
Middlesex County	1,663,929	11.6%	4%
Norfolk County	737,601	6.2%	5%

☎️Area Code 781 Exchange Prefixes & Carriers

Showing 50 of 795 central office 3-digit prefixes and assigned telecom carriers

80% Landline13% Wireless7% VoIP

Prefix	Line Usage	Rate Center	Assigned Carrier	Assign Date
(781) 200-	📞Landline	LYNN	COMMIO, LLC	02/09/2024
(781) 201-	📱Wireless	SHARON	METROPCS, INC.	10/25/2002
(781) 202-	📞Landline	BURLINGTON	TC SYSTEMS, INC.	N/A
(781) 203-	📞Landline	BURLINGTON	MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC	N/A
(781) 204-	📞Landline	NORWELL	OMNIPOINT MIAMI E LICENSE, LLC	10/25/2002
(781) 205-	📞Landline	READING	TC SYSTEMS, INC.	N/A
(781) 206-	📱Wireless	NORWELL	NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC	06/19/2012
(781) 207-	📞Landline	WALTHAM	MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC	11/03/2013
(781) 208-	💻VoIP	WALTHAM	BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - MA	N/A
(781) 209-	📞Landline	WALTHAM	RCN TELECOM SERVICES, INC. - MA	N/A
(781) 210-	📞Landline	COHASSET	LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - MA	N/A
(781) 211-	📞Landline	XXXXXXXXXX	MULTIPLE OCN LISTING	N/A
(781) 212-	📞Landline	WALTHAM	NEP, LLC	09/29/2003
(781) 213-	📞Landline	WAKEFIELD	VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC.	N/A
(781) 214-	📞Landline	HULL	LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - MA	09/02/2004
(781) 215-	📞Landline	LYNN	LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - MA	N/A
(781) 216-	📞Landline	WALTHAM	TC SYSTEMS, INC.	N/A
(781) 217-	📞Landline	KINGSTON	MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC	N/A
(781) 218-	📞Landline	WINCHESTER	TC SYSTEMS, INC.	N/A
(781) 219-	📞Landline	MEDFORD	MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC	N/A
(781) 220-	📞Landline	XXXXXXXXXX	VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC.	N/A
(781) 221-	📞Landline	BURLINGTON	VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC.	N/A
(781) 222-	📞Landline	BURLINGTON	VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC.	07/13/2001
(781) 223-	📱Wireless	DEDHAM	CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - MA	02/23/2001
(781) 224-	📞Landline	WAKEFIELD	VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC.	N/A
(781) 225-	📞Landline	LEXINGTON	TC SYSTEMS, INC.	03/04/2010
(781) 226-	💻VoIP	LEXINGTON	BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - MA	N/A
(781) 227-	📱Wireless	WALTHAM	CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - MA	04/27/2017
(781) 228-	📞Landline	BRAINTREE	AT&T - LOCAL	N/A
(781) 229-	📞Landline	BURLINGTON	VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC.	N/A
(781) 230-	💻VoIP	LEXINGTON	BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - MA	N/A
(781) 231-	📞Landline	SAUGUS	VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC.	N/A
(781) 232-	📞Landline	CANTON	MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC	N/A
(781) 233-	📞Landline	SAUGUS	VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC.	N/A
(781) 234-	📞Landline	DEDHAM	PAETEC ITEL, LLC	N/A
(781) 235-	📞Landline	WELLESLEY	VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC.	N/A
(781) 236-	📞Landline	COHASSET	PAETEC ITEL, LLC	02/23/2001
(781) 237-	📞Landline	WELLESLEY	VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC.	N/A
(781) 238-	📞Landline	BURLINGTON	VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC.	N/A
(781) 239-	📞Landline	WELLESLEY	VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC.	N/A
(781) 240-	📞Landline	LEXINGTON	MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC	N/A
(781) 241-	📞Landline	REVERE	MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC	N/A
(781) 242-	📱Wireless	HULL	METROPCS, INC.	N/A
(781) 243-	📱Wireless	HANOVER	METROPCS, INC.	N/A
(781) 244-	📞Landline	LYNN	PAETEC ITEL, LLC	01/16/2001
(781) 245-	📞Landline	WAKEFIELD	VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC.	N/A
(781) 246-	📞Landline	WAKEFIELD	VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC.	N/A
(781) 247-	📞Landline	NEEDHAM	PAETEC ITEL, LLC	N/A
(781) 248-	📱Wireless	LYNN	CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - MA	N/A
(781) 249-	📱Wireless	WALTHAM	NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC	N/A

Frequently Asked Questions about Area Code 781

Where is area code 781 located?

Area code 781 is located in Massachusetts (United States), serving cities like Lynn, Malden, Waltham, Revere, Medford, Weymouth Town, Woburn, Braintree Town, Randolph Town, Melrose.