506 area code: Moncton
A local Moncton line, active as soon as you finish signing up. Calls, texts and an AI agent included.
Available 506 numbers
Checked on October 31, 2026. A number may have been taken since.
Where is area code 506?
- Region
- New Brunswick, Canada
- Main cities
- Moncton, Saint John, Fredericton, Dieppe and Bathurst
- Time zone
- Atlantic Time (UTC-4, UTC-3 in summer)
- In service since
- 1955
- Overlay codes
- none
- Dialling
- ten digits
- Format
- +1 506 XXX-XXXX
506 is a Canadian area code in service since 1955. It covers New Brunswick and runs on Atlantic Time (UTC-4, UTC-3 in summer).
A call from a 506 number you do not know usually comes from Moncton or nearby: a shop, a clinic, a courier, a customer. The area code says nothing about the caller's intent. If a call looks suspicious, let it go to voicemail and check the number before calling back. Businesses that show their name on the call (caller ID) get called back more often.
To reach a 506 number from Canada or the United States, dial all ten digits: 506 then the seven digits of the number. From abroad, add the country code: +1 506.
Area code 506 covers New Brunswick, including Moncton, Saint John, Fredericton, Dieppe and Bathurst. New Brunswick has a single code, and it is the only officially bilingual province: your calls come in both languages, without warning.
A 506 number tells your customer you are local. That is what gets you answered: a call from an unfamiliar area code often goes to voicemail unheard.
Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 506?
506 serves New Brunswick, mainly Moncton, Saint John, Fredericton, Dieppe and Bathurst.
Can I get a 506 number without living there?
Yes. A 506 number can be set up from anywhere in Canada and works on your current phone, with no new device or SIM.
How long before it works?
The number is live as soon as the account is created. Your first call can come in within the minute.
Can I move my existing 506 number?
Yes, porting is included in all plans. It takes 5 to 10 business days, and a temporary number is assigned during the transition.
Can I text from this number?
Yes. The same 506 number sends and receives texts, and an AI agent can answer them.
How is this different from a toll-free number?
A 506 number roots you in a region and reassures a local customer. A toll-free number speaks to the whole country without saying where you are. Many businesses take both.
What time is it in the 506 area code?
Area code 506 runs on Atlantic Time (UTC-4, UTC-3 in summer). Moncton keeps the same time as the rest of the region.
A 506 number called me, who is it?
A 506 number comes from New Brunswick. It may be a shop, a clinic or a person in Moncton. The area code alone does not tell you who is calling or whether the call is genuine: when in doubt, let it ring and check the number before calling back.
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