Quick answer
New Brunswick has 1 active geographic area code covering Moncton. The most-recognized code is 506, serving Moncton and the New Brunswick region.
- Total codes
- 1
- Top metro
- Moncton
- Time zone
- AT
- Largest code
- 506 (Moncton)
Area codes in New Brunswick
New Brunswick is served by 1 active geographic area code in the North American Numbering Plan. The 506 area code covers the entire New Brunswick region.
| Code | Primary City | Region | Established | Overlay Codes | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 506 | Moncton | New Brunswick | 1955 | 428 | 780,000 |
Time zones in New Brunswick
All area codes in New Brunswick fall in the AT time zone.
- AT — area code: 506
Top metros and their area codes
Below are the primary cities in New Brunswick and the area codes that serve each metro. Cities with multiple codes share geography due to overlay assignments added as demand grew.
- Moncton — 506
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