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Area code 856: Camden, New Jersey

856 covers Camden, Vineland, Moorestown and more, on Eastern time. Paste a 856 number to see whether it is valid, mobile or landline, and whether it has been reported.

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The facts

Area code 856 at a glance

Location
New Jersey, United States
Time zone
Eastern (UTC−5, UTC−4 in summer)
Exchanges (NXX) with data
683
Dialled from abroad
+1 856 XXX XXXX
FTC complaints about 856 numbers
1,769 since Aug 25, 2026

Cities and towns on 856

By number of exchanges assigned to each rate centre — where most 856 numbers were issued.

Carriers holding 856 numbers

The carrier each block of numbers was assigned to. A number that has been ported keeps its digits and changes network, so this is where a 856 number started, not necessarily where it is today.

Spam and robocall reports

Between Aug 25, 2026 and Oct 15, 2026, consumers filed 1,769 complaints with the FTC about 1,626 different 856 numbers; 78% were recorded messages. A caller ID can be spoofed, so a complaint against a number is evidence about calls showing that number, not proof about its owner. How 856 compares with other area codes →

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Questions

Area code 856, answered

Where is area code 856?

856 is in New Jersey, United States. Its busiest exchanges are in Camden, Vineland, Moorestown, Haddonfield.

What time zone is area code 856?

Eastern (UTC−5, UTC−4 in summer).

How do I call a 856 number from abroad?

Dial your exit code, then 1, then 856 and the seven-digit number: +1 856 XXX XXXX. Stored for a dialer or CRM, that is +1856XXXXXXX in E.164.

Is a call from area code 856 spam?

The area code says nothing on its own — spammers spoof local codes so the call looks familiar. In the FTC's complaint files since Aug 25, 2026, 1,626 different 856 numbers were reported. Check the exact number with the free lookup above.

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