This is the telephone area code for Moncton and the entire province of New Brunswick, Canada.
How to Call Moncton from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 1 (Canada country code)
- Dial the area code (506)
- Dial the 7-digit local phone number
Example: Calling Moncton from Vietnam
00 1 506 555 3344
Where:
00 = Vietnam exit code
1 = Canada country code
506 = Moncton area code
555 3344 = Local Moncton phone number
Quick Facts
Moncton Area Code Coverage
The 506 area code covers Moncton and the entire province of New Brunswick:
506 - New Brunswick
Entire province of New Brunswick, established in 1955
Hub City
Moncton's nickname as economic and transportation hub of Atlantic Canada
Downtown Moncton
Moncton City Centre, Main Street, Avenir Centre, tidal bore viewing
Petitcodiac River
Tidal bore phenomenon, riverfront, Magnetic Hill
Bilingual Hub
Officially bilingual city (English and French), Acadian cultural center
Greater New Brunswick
All communities across New Brunswick province
Major Canada Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Canada
When calling Moncton from these countries, use these exit codes:
United Kingdom
00
Australia
0011
European Union
00
Japan
010
China
00
United States
011