Area Code 781 at a Glance
| Area code | 781 |
| Region | Massachusetts |
| Country | United States |
| Primary timezone | America/New_York |
| Dialing format | +1 (781) NXX-XXXX |
Cities and Places Using Area Code 781
Based on prefix-level carrier data, area code 781 covers places including:
- Woburn, MA
- Burlington, MA
- Lexington, MA
- Malden, MA
- Medford, MA
- Norwood, MA
- Dedham, MA
- Arlington, MA
- Braintree, MA
- Needham, MA
- Waltham, MA
- Lynn, MA
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is area code 781?
Area code 781 serves Massachusetts, United States.
Who is calling me from area code 781?
A call from area code 781 most likely originates from Massachusetts, but caller ID can be spoofed. If an unknown caller asks for personal or payment information, hang up and call the organization back on its official number.
How do I dial a 781 number?
Within North America: dial 1-781 followed by the 7-digit number. From abroad: your international prefix (like 00 or +), then 1 781 and the number.