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332 Area Code
Area code 332 is in New York, serving the borough of Manhattan in New York City. It is in the Eastern Time zone. It shares its territory with overlay codes 212, 646 and 917, so 10-digit dialing is required.
Last updated October 1, 2026 · Source: NANPA
Where is the 332 area code?
332 is a New York area code covering the borough of Manhattan in New York City. In the wider directory it sits in the Northeast region.
Cities in the 332 area code
- New York City
- Harlem
- Upper West Side
- Upper East Side
- Midtown
- Chelsea
- Greenwich Village
- SoHo
- Tribeca
- Financial District
- Lower East Side
- Washington Heights
- Inwood
Counties served by 332
New York County.
332 overlay codes and dialing
The 332 territory is covered by an overlay of 4 area codes: 212, 332, 646, 917. All of them serve the same geographic area, and the original code is 212. Because more than one code covers the same ground, 10-digit dialing is mandatory — you must dial the area code for every local call. New phone lines may be assigned any of these codes.
History of the 332 area code
332 went into service on June 10, 2017 as an overlay of 212, relieving number exhaustion in the New York City area. Rather than splitting the region, the overlay lets existing customers keep their numbers while new lines draw from the added code. Learn more in our overlay guide.
Is 332 a scam or spam risk?
332 is a legitimate geographic area code, not a premium or toll line, so a call from it costs you nothing extra. That said, scammers frequently spoof real local area codes to look familiar on caller ID. A genuine 332 number on your screen is no guarantee the caller is in New York City, NY or trustworthy. See spam & scam-risk area codes for how spoofing works and how to respond.
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332 area code FAQ
Where is the 332 area code?
The 332 area code is in New York, covering the borough of Manhattan in New York City, in the Northeast region.
What cities are in the 332 area code?
Cities in the 332 area code include New York City, Harlem, Upper West Side, Upper East Side, Midtown, Chelsea, Greenwich Village, SoHo, Tribeca and Financial District.
What time zone is 332 in?
332 is in the Eastern Time zone.
What is the overlay for the 332 area code?
332 shares its territory with 212, 646 and 917. All 4 codes (212, 332, 646, 917) serve the same area, so 10-digit dialing is required for every call.
When did the 332 area code start?
332 went into service on June 10, 2017 as an overlay of 212.
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 332?
Yes. Because 332 is an overlay area, you must dial the full 10-digit number (area code + 7 digits) for every call.
Is 332 a toll-free or premium code?
No. 332 is a standard geographic area code, so calling it costs the same as any local or long-distance call on your plan. Toll-free calls use 800, 888, 877, 866, 855, 844 or 833.