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New York City, NY Area Codes
New York City is served by 8 area codes (212, 332, 347, 465, 646, 718, 917, 929). Here's which is original, which are overlays, and how to pick one for a new local number.
Last updated October 1, 2026
Area codes serving New York City
New York City sits in New York, part of the Northeast region and the Eastern Time zone. The New York City area uses 8 area codes (212, 332, 347, 465, 646, 718, 917, 929). They cover different parts of the metro — see the table below for which code serves where — and codes that share a territory are overlays of each other.
The original code is 212 (in service since 1947). As the area ran low on numbers, regulators added overlay codes on top instead of splitting the city, so longtime residents kept their numbers while new lines received a newer code.
| Code | Area served | In service |
|---|---|---|
| 212 | The borough of Manhattan in New York City | January 1, 1947 |
| 332 | The borough of Manhattan in New York City | June 10, 2017 |
| 347 | Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island in New York City | October 1, 1999 |
| 465 | Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island in New York City | June 18, 2026 |
| 646 | The borough of Manhattan in New York City | July 1, 1999 |
| 718 | Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island in New York City | September 1, 1984 |
| 917 | All five boroughs of New York City, overlaying both Manhattan and the outer boroughs | January 1, 1992 |
| 929 | Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island in New York City | April 16, 2011 |
Nearby cities sharing these area codes
- Harlem
- Upper West Side
- Upper East Side
- Midtown
- Chelsea
- Greenwich Village
- SoHo
- Tribeca
- Financial District
- Lower East Side
- Washington Heights
- Inwood
- Brooklyn
- Queens
- The Bronx
- Staten Island
- Flushing
- Jamaica
How to pick an area code for a new number
When you activate a new line in New York City, the carrier assigns whichever code has numbers available — you usually can't choose. If a specific code matters to you (for example the prestige of 212), ask the carrier whether any blocks remain, or request a number transfer. All codes here dial identically and cost the same.
Dialing in New York City
Wherever two codes overlay the same ground, 10-digit dialing is mandatory. Dialing the full 10-digit number always works, so it is the safest habit across the whole metro. See 10-digit dialing and overlay area codes for the background. For every code in New York, visit the New York area codes page.
Quick answers
New York City area code FAQ
What area codes does New York City use?
New York City, NY is served by 8 area codes: 212, 332, 347, 465, 646, 718, 917, 929.
Which is the original New York City area code?
212 is the original code for New York City, in service since 1947; the others were added later for more numbers.
Do I need to dial the area code in New York City?
In the parts of the metro covered by an overlay, 10-digit dialing is required; dialing all 10 digits always works everywhere.