Lynn, Massachusetts

Where Is Area Code 339?

Area code 339 is in northeastern Massachusetts. It serves the same region as area code 781, which covers many suburbs north and south of Boston. Lynn is one of the cities in this area code.

Area code 339 covers communities in Essex County, Middlesex County, Norfolk County, Plymouth County, and Suffolk County. Major cities and towns in the 339 and 781 service area include Lynn, Waltham, Quincy, Medford, Arlington, Braintree, Lexington, Salem, and Burlington.

This area sits around Greater Boston and includes parts of the North Shore and South Shore. Notable places in the region include Salem on the North Shore, Boston Harbor communities such as Quincy, and historic towns like Lexington.

History of Area Code 339

Area code 339 was created in 2001 as an overlay for area code 781. The Massachusetts Department of Telecommunications and Energy approved the new code to meet demand for more phone numbers in the 781 region.

Area code 781 itself had been created in 1997 in a split from area code 617. The 339 overlay meant new phone numbers in the same geographic area could use either 781 or 339, and 10-digit dialing became necessary across the overlay region.

Key Facts About Area Code 339

• Area code 339 is a Massachusetts area code that serves Lynn and many suburbs around Boston.
• Area code 339 uses the Eastern Time Zone.
• Area code 339 is an overlay area code, not an original 1947 North American area code.
• Area code 339 overlays area code 781, and both area codes serve the same geographic region.
• Area code 339 was put into service on May 2, 2001.
• The 339 and 781 service area includes parts of Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth, and Suffolk counties.
• Cities in the 339 area include Lynn, Quincy, Waltham, Medford, and Salem.
• Notable institutions and landmarks in the wider 339 and 781 region include Tufts University in Medford and the Minute Man National Historical Park near Lexington and Concord.

Frequently Asked Questions

What state is area code 339 in?

Area code 339 is in Massachusetts.

What major cities use area code 339?

Major cities in the 339 service area include Lynn, Quincy, Waltham, Medford, Salem, Arlington, and Braintree.

Is area code 339 a toll-free number?

No. Area code 339 is a geographic area code in Massachusetts.