Area code 339 covers Lynn and surrounding areas in Massachusetts. It was activated in 2001 as an overlay of area code 781. Today it shares its territory with overlay code 781.
| State | Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Primary city | Lynn |
| Cities also served | Lynn, Waltham, Malden, Medford, Weymouth, Braintree, Needham, Norwood |
| Time zone | Eastern (UTC-5 / UTC-4 DST) |
| Year established | May 2, 2001 |
| Original 1947 NPA? | No |
| Parent code | 781 |
| Overlay codes | 781 |
| Currently in use? | Yes, actively assigned |
| Ten-digit dialing required? | Yes |
Cities Served by Area Code 339
Area code 339 serves Inner suburbs of Boston along the Route 128 corridor and the South Shore, including the following cities and communities:
- Lynn
- Waltham
- Malden
- Medford
- Weymouth
- Braintree
- Needham
- Norwood
Nearby area codes covering the same broader region include: 617, 857, 781.
How to Get a 339 Phone Number
There are three ways to get a phone number with the 339 area code, each suited to a different need:
- Buy from a premium-number specialist. Companies that hold curated inventories of specific area codes can sell you a 339 number directly, often with a one-time fee and ownership transferred to you (no recurring carrier fees). This is the option for picking a specific memorable number, or for getting an area code that most carriers won’t let you request. Contact us about a 339 number.
- Sign up with a VoIP carrier. Voice-over-IP services (such as Google Voice, OpenPhone, Grasshopper, and many others) can typically provision a 339 number on request, especially for active overlay codes. You won’t usually get to pick the specific number, but you’ll get a working line in the area code. This is the cheapest option for anyone who doesn’t need a particular number.
- Port an existing 339 number. If you already have a 339 phone number with another carrier, you can transfer it (port it) to a new service provider while keeping the number. This works for landlines, cell phones, and VoIP services, though landlines outside of Massachusetts sometimes can’t accept inbound ports of 339 numbers due to 911 routing rules.
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Browse 339 Numbers →Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 339 area code still in use?
Yes. 339 is actively assigned to new phone lines in Inner suburbs of Boston along the Route 128 corridor and the South Shore.
What is the difference between 339 and 781?
Today they share the same geographic territory in Massachusetts. New phone lines in the area may be assigned either code. The two codes work identically for calling, billing, and service.
What is the parent area code of 339?
Area code 339 is an overlay of 781. Both codes serve the same region of Massachusetts.
Can I get a 339 number if I don't live in Massachusetts?
Yes. Phone numbers are no longer tied to a physical address. With VoIP service or a number broker, you can hold a 339 number from anywhere in the world. The number routes to whatever device or carrier you specify.
Is 339 a scam area code?
No. 339 is a legitimate, active area code for Inner suburbs of Boston along the Route 128 corridor and the South Shore. Like any area code, scammers occasionally spoof 339 caller IDs, but the code itself is heavily used by real Massachusetts businesses, government offices, and residents.
What is area code 339?
Area code 339 is a Massachusetts telephone area code serving the inner suburbs of Boston, including cities such as Lynn, Waltham, Malden, and Medford. It operates as an overlay to area code 781, meaning both codes cover the same geographic territory.
When was area code 339 created?
Area code 339 was activated on May 2, 2001. It was introduced as an all-services overlay to area code 781 after demand for new phone numbers in the Boston suburbs threatened to exhaust 781’s available central office codes.
Do I need to dial 10 digits when calling a 339 number?
Yes. Because 339 is an overlay sharing the same geography as 781, ten-digit dialing (area code + seven-digit number) has been mandatory in this region since the overlay was activated in 2001.
What area code did 339 come from?
Area code 339 was introduced as an overlay to 781. Area code 781 itself was created in 1997 from a split of the original 617 area code, which served all of eastern Massachusetts.
