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856 Area Code
Area code 856 is in New Jersey, serving southwestern New Jersey, including Camden, Cherry Hill and Vineland. It is in the Eastern Time zone.
Last updated October 1, 2026 · Source: NANPA
Where is the 856 area code?
856 is a New Jersey area code covering southwestern New Jersey, including Camden, Cherry Hill and Vineland. In the wider directory it sits in the Northeast region.
Cities in the 856 area code
- Camden
- Cherry Hill
- Vineland
- Gloucester Township
- Millville
- Mount Laurel
- Pennsauken
- Bridgeton
- Glassboro
- Deptford
- Voorhees
- Moorestown
- Woodbury
Counties served by 856
Camden County, Gloucester County, Cumberland County, Salem County and Burlington County.
Dialing 856
Camden, NJ is currently served by the single area code 856, with no overlay. Ten-digit dialing (area code + seven-digit number) always works and is increasingly the norm nationwide; some local calls may still connect with seven digits. If a future overlay is added, 10-digit dialing would become mandatory.
From outside the US, dial +1 856 followed by the seven-digit number.
History of the 856 area code
856 went into service on June 12, 1999, created when it was split from 609. It serves Camden and the surrounding part of New Jersey. For how codes are created, split, and overlaid, see how area codes work.
Is 856 a scam or spam risk?
856 is a legitimate geographic area code, not a premium or toll line, so a call from it costs you nothing extra. That said, scammers frequently spoof real local area codes to look familiar on caller ID. A genuine 856 number on your screen is no guarantee the caller is in Camden, NJ or trustworthy. See spam & scam-risk area codes for how spoofing works and how to respond.
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856 area code FAQ
Where is the 856 area code?
The 856 area code is in New Jersey, covering southwestern New Jersey, including Camden, Cherry Hill and Vineland, in the Northeast region.
What cities are in the 856 area code?
Cities in the 856 area code include Camden, Cherry Hill, Vineland, Gloucester Township, Millville, Mount Laurel, Pennsauken, Bridgeton, Glassboro and Deptford.
What time zone is 856 in?
856 is in the Eastern Time zone.
When did the 856 area code start?
856 went into service on June 12, 1999.
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 856?
Ten-digit dialing always works, and many areas now require it; some local calls in this area may still connect with seven digits.
Is 856 a toll-free or premium code?
No. 856 is a standard geographic area code, so calling it costs the same as any local or long-distance call on your plan. Toll-free calls use 800, 888, 877, 866, 855, 844 or 833.