856 Area Code
Southwestern New Jersey, New Jersey
Area code 856 is located in Southwestern New Jersey, New Jersey. It covers Camden, Cherry Hill, and surrounding areas in the Eastern time zone (UTC-5). Administered by NANPA.
Where is area code 856?
Area code 856 is located in Southwestern New Jersey, New Jersey. It covers Camden, Cherry Hill, and surrounding areas in the Eastern time zone (UTC-5).
Cities Covered by Area Code 856
Area code 856 primarily serves the Southwestern New Jersey area of New Jersey. The exact coverage includes Camden, Cherry Hill, and Vineland, along with surrounding communities and suburbs.
Time Zone
Eastern Time — UTC-5
Area code 856 operates in the Eastern Time Zone. When calling 856 numbers from a different time zone, be sure to account for the time difference to reach people during business hours.
About Area Code 856
Area code 856 was introduced in 2001 as a geographic area code serving Southwestern New Jersey, New Jersey. It remains the primary area code for this region. Area codes are administered by NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administration), the organization responsible for managing phone number resources in the US and Canada.