856 Area Code
New Jersey, USA
Local time now · Eastern Time
3:44 AM
Area code 856 is in New Jersey, USA, serving Cherry Hill, Camden, Gloucester Township and Vineland. It uses Eastern Time — the time there now is 3:44 AM. In service since 1999.
| Area code | 856 |
|---|---|
| Location | New Jersey, USA |
| Major cities | Cherry Hill, Camden, Gloucester Township, Vineland, Washington Township, Voorhees Township, Millville, Bridgeton |
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| In service since | 1999 |
| Dialing | Enforcement of mandatory dialing is 7/15/2022. 1+10 digit permissible at service provider discretion. |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 856?
New Jersey, USA — including Cherry Hill, Camden, Gloucester Township, Vineland and Washington Township.
What time zone is area code 856?
Eastern Time.
How do I call a 856 number from abroad?
Dial your international access code, then 1 (the country code), then 856 and the 7-digit number — for example +1 856 555 0100. From the UK or India dial 00 1 856 …; from Bangladesh 00 1 856 … .
Is a call from 856 a scam?
Not by itself — 856 is an ordinary geographic area code in New Jersey. Numbers can be spoofed, so be careful with unexpected calls asking for money or personal details.
Sources: North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA) NPA database (10/25/2026); major cities from Wikidata (CC0). An area code shows where a number was first assigned — with number portability and mobile phones, the caller may be anywhere.