506
Area code
NEW BRUNSWICK
Canada geographic area code, in service since 1955-01-01. Part of the 428/506 overlay complex — ten-digit dialing required.
Statusin service
Introduced1955-01-01
JurisdictionNEW BRUNSWICK, CANADA
Local dialing10D
Time zoneAtlantic
Last verified2026-09-17
Area codes serve rate-center geographies, not municipal boundaries. “NEW BRUNSWICK” identifies the jurisdiction, not an exact city footprint.
Change history
Recorded events for this NPA- 2022-08-19 NPA 428 to Overlay NPA 506 (New Brunswick, Canada) - supersedes PL-553
- 1955-01-01Area code 506 entered service.
Planning letters & orders
Primary documents| Date | Document | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-08-19 | PL-600 ↗ | NPA 428 to Overlay NPA 506 (New Brunswick, Canada) - supersedes PL-553 |
| 2020-12-08 | PL-553 ↗ | NPA 428 to Overlay NPA 506 (New Brunswick, Canada) supersedes PL549 |