USA Area code 339 - Boston, MA

Area code 339 is a North American Numbering Plan telephone area code serving Area codes for Boston suburbs in Massachusetts in Massachusetts. It was activated in 1997 .

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Local time in 339 ?
-
Overlay code ?
781
Time zone ?
Eastern (ET)
Activated ?
1997

Who called me from area code 339?

A call from area code 339 most likely originates from Boston or elsewhere in Massachusetts - but caller ID spoofing means the area code alone cannot confirm who called. Right now, 16 339 numbers carry scam reports on this page. The only reliable way to identify the caller is to check the full 10-digit number:

  1. Run the number through the reverse phone lookup at the top of this page to see the owner's name, carrier, and location.
  2. Compare it against the recently reported scam numbers in 339 below.
  3. If the call was unwanted, report it to the FTC and use the report form on this page so other 339 residents see it.
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Reports are reviewed by our team before appearing on the page. The highest-reported numbers get added to the “Recently reported scam numbers” list above with a “community” badge.

Only the number, category, and description are stored. IP addresses are one-way hashed for rate-limiting and never stored raw. Reports are moderated before publication. Links are not allowed in descriptions.

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1. Were you expecting a call today?
2. Do you recognise the specific number (not just the area code)?
3. Have you searched the number online yet?
4. Is it during normal business hours in 339?
5. Are you actively waiting on a business decision (delivery, loan, job, etc.)?

Where is the 339 area code? Coverage map

The pin marks Boston, the largest city served by area code 339. Zoom and pan to explore the coverage region.

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Cities in the 339 area code

Area code 339 serves the following 55 communities:

Essex
Middlesex
Norfolk
Plymouth
Suffolk
Abington
Arlington
Bedford
Braintree
Burlington
Canton
Cohasset
Dedham
Duxbury
Halifax
Hanover
Hanson
Hingham
Holbrook
Hull
Kingston
Lexington
Lincoln
Lynn
Lynnfield
Malden
Marblehead
Marshfield
Medford
Melrose
Nahant
Needham
Norwell
Norwood
Pembroke
Plympton
Randolph
Reading
Revere
Rockland
Saugus
Scituate
Sharon
Stoneham
Stoughton
Swampscott
Wakefield
Waltham
Wellesley
Weston
Westwood
Weymouth
Whitman
Winchester
Woburn

Area codes near 339 (overlay + neighboring)

If a caller ID shows one of these codes, the call is probably still from the Boston area or a nearby region. Click any code to see its own page.

339 area code robocall complaints (FCC data)

Monthly count of FCC complaints tagged to numbers in area code 339 over the last 12 months.

Monthly FCC robocall complaints for area code 339 over the last 12 months 0 25 50 75 100 September 2025: 1 reports Sep '25 November 2025: 1 reports Nov December 2025: 1 reports Dec January 2026: 2 reports Jan '26 April 2026: 3 reports Apr May 2026: 5 reports May June 2026: 2 reports Jun July 2026: 3 reports Jul

Source: FCC Consumer Complaint Data (dataset vakf-fz8e). Data as of August 9, 2026. Refreshed monthly.

How 339 area code spam calls arrive

Based on 18 FCC complaints in the last 12 months, here's how 339 spam calls reached recipients:

1
Live Voice
10 reports · 56%
2
Prerecorded Voice
7 reports · 39%
3
Text Message
1 reports · 6%

FCC Consumer Complaint Data, last 12 months as of August 9, 2026. Refreshed monthly. Note: the FCC dataset labels method (Live Voice / Prerecorded / SMS) but does not classify scam type (IRS impersonation, tech support fraud, etc.) - those come from community reports.

Recently reported scam numbers in 339

Numbers reported to the FCC or by our community in the last 12 months. Click any to run a full reverse-phone lookup.

Prerecorded Voice 2 reports last reported May 30, 2026
Live Voice 2 reports last reported May 5, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jul 29, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jul 20, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jul 15, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jun 18, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jun 17, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported May 15, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Apr 29, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Apr 16, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Apr 9, 2026
Text Message 1 report last reported Jan 30, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jan 30, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Dec 18, 2025
Live Voice 1 report last reported Nov 24, 2025
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Sep 24, 2025

Source: FCC Consumer Complaint Data, last 12 months as of August 9, 2026. Refreshed monthly. Numbers submitted via the report form near the top of this page get added here with a “community” badge after moderation.

How to block 339 spam calls (by carrier)

Getting repeated spam calls from 339 numbers around Boston, Massachusetts? You can't legitimately block every 339 call without also missing legitimate ones from Boston, Massachusetts - so the practical fix is to turn on your carrier's free spam filter and register on the national do-not-call list. Step-by-step for each major US carrier below.

AT&T

  1. Download the free AT&T ActiveArmor app (iOS + Android).
  2. Sign in with your wireless number.
  3. Enable Fraud Blocking and Suspected Spam Warning.
  4. To block a specific number, tap the call in your history → Block.

Verizon

  1. Download the free Verizon Call Filter app (iOS + Android).
  2. Sign in with your Verizon account.
  3. Turn on Spam Filter.
  4. To block a specific number: My Verizon → Blocks → Add Number.

T-Mobile

  1. Download the free Scam Shield app (iOS + Android).
  2. Enable Scam Block (blocks known scam calls silently).
  3. Use Scam ID to see “Scam Likely” caller ID on suspicious numbers.
  4. To block a specific number, dial #662# from your device.

All carriers

  1. Register on the FTC's National Do-Not-Call list.
  2. Report unwanted calls to the FCC at fcc.gov/complaints.
  3. On iPhone: Settings → Phone → Silence Unknown Callers.
  4. On Android: Phone app → ⋮ → Settings → Caller ID & spam.

Sources: carrier support pages (AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile), FCC consumer guides. Free features as of 2026. Every one of these steps costs nothing.

History of the 339 area code

state of Massachusetts. The numbering plan area consists of Boston’s inner suburbs along the Route 128 corridor, and some outer suburbs, especially in the South Shore region. Major cities and towns with the area code include Waltham, Woburn, Lynn, Weymouth and Dedham.

339 area code FAQ: common questions

What area code is 339?

Area code 339 is a North American Numbering Plan area code that serves Area codes for Boston suburbs in Massachusetts in Massachusetts, primarily including Boston and surrounding communities. It was activated in 1997.

Where does area code 339 cover?

Area code 339 covers the Boston, Massachusetts area.

Is 339 a real area code or a scam?

339 is a real, actively-assigned US area code - not itself a scam. However, spammers do use 339 numbers because the code is well-known and appears local to millions of residents. Always verify the specific number, not the area code.

How do I block 339 spam calls?

You cannot legitimately block an entire area code without also blocking legitimate calls from Boston. Better options: register on the National Do-Not-Call list, enable your carrier's spam-filter (all major US carriers now offer this free), and report unwanted calls to the FCC at fcc.gov/complaints so they show up in the trend data on this page.

What's the overlay area code for 339?

339 shares coverage with overlay code 781. That means new phone numbers issued in the same geographic area may have either area code, and 10-digit dialing is required.

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