856 area code
Camden area, Eastern Time.Area code 856 covers Camden, Haddonfield, Moorestown and 29 more places in New Jersey, on Eastern Time.
Right now in Camden
Eastern Time (EST, UTC-5; EDT, UTC-4 in summer)
Calling hours: Every day, 8 AM to 9 PM (the federal rule)
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Where 856 numbers come from
Numbers are issued by rate center, a billing area named for its main town. 856 has 32. Each one's share is how many 856 numbers start there. Its biggest metro area is Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD.
- Camden12%
- Haddonfield10%
- Moorestown8%
- Vineland6%
- Merchantville4%
- Woodbury4%
- Haddon Heights4%
- Laurel Springs4%
- Williamstown4%
- Marlton3%
- Bridgeton3%
- Blackwood3%
Also: Collingswood, Mullica Hill, Beaver Brook, Berlin, Glassboro, Pitman, Millville, Riverside, Swedesboro, Gloucester, Penns Grove, Riverton + 8 more
Share of exchanges (blocks of 10,000 numbers). Source: NANPA rate center and exchange reports, November 10, 2026
When can you call an 856 number?
Sales calls to homes and cell phones have legal hours, set by the federal rule. Hold every 856 number to them, since you can't tell a work line from a personal cell.
What applies to 856Every day, 8 AM to 9 PM
- Federal (TCPA and FTC rule)Every day, 8 AM to 9 PMCalls to residential and mobile numbers. Most calls to businesses are exempt from the FTC's rule.47 CFR 64.1200(c)(1); 16 CFR 310.4(c) (opens in a new tab)
Local time comes from the area code, not from where the person is today. Mobiles keep their number when they move. Calling hours here are a guide, not legal advice. Every state's calling hours, with sources
The 856 area code
856 went into service on June 12, 1999, split off from 609. Local calls take all 10 digits.
- 1999856 starts
Source: NANPA area code database
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856 area code FAQ
What area code is 856?
856 is a New Jersey area code for Camden, Haddonfield, Moorestown, Vineland and 28 more places.
What time zone is the 856 area code in?
Eastern Time (EST, UTC-5; EDT, UTC-4 in summer).
What are the calling hours for 856 numbers?
Every day, 8 AM to 9 PM, local time, under the federal rule.
When did the 856 area code start?
On June 12, 1999. It was split from 609.
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