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New York Area Codes
All 23 area codes serving New York, the cities each one covers, and which are overlays. New York is served by 23 area codes in the Eastern Time zone.
Last updated October 1, 2026
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Every New York area code
New York is served by 23 area codes in the Eastern Time zone. 12 of these are overlay codes layered over busy metros; the rest are geographic codes.
| Code | Area served | Type | In service |
|---|---|---|---|
| 212 | The borough of Manhattan in New York City | Geographic | Since 1947 |
| 315 | Central and northern New York, including Syracuse, Utica, Watertown and the North Country | Geographic | Since 1947 |
| 329 | The lower Hudson Valley and Catskills north and west of Westchester County | Overlay | Since 2023 |
| 332 | The borough of Manhattan in New York City | Overlay | Since 2017 |
| 347 | Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island in New York City | Overlay | Since 1999 |
| 363 | Nassau County on western Long Island | Overlay | Since 2023 |
| 465 | Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island in New York City | Overlay | Since 2026 |
| 516 | Nassau County on western Long Island | Geographic | Since 1951 |
| 518 | Eastern upstate New York, including the Capital District, Adirondacks and Saratoga | Geographic | Since 1947 |
| 585 | Western New York around Rochester and the Genesee Valley | Geographic | Since 2001 |
| 607 | The Southern Tier and Finger Lakes of New York, including Binghamton, Ithaca and Elmira | Geographic | Since 1954 |
| 624 | Western New York, including Buffalo, Niagara Falls and Jamestown | Overlay | Since 2023 |
| 631 | Suffolk County on eastern Long Island, including the Hamptons | Geographic | Since 1999 |
| 646 | The borough of Manhattan in New York City | Overlay | Since 1999 |
| 680 | Central and northern New York, including Syracuse, Utica, Watertown and the North Country | Overlay | Since 2017 |
| 716 | Western New York, including Buffalo, Niagara Falls and Jamestown | Geographic | Since 1947 |
| 718 | Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island in New York City | Geographic | Since 1984 |
| 838 | Eastern upstate New York, including the Capital District, Adirondacks and Saratoga | Overlay | Since 2017 |
| 845 | The lower Hudson Valley and Catskills north and west of Westchester County | Geographic | Since 2000 |
| 914 | Westchester County, just north of New York City | Geographic | Since 1947 |
| 917 | All five boroughs of New York City, overlaying both Manhattan and the outer boroughs | Overlay | Since 1992 |
| 929 | Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island in New York City | Overlay | Since 2011 |
| 934 | Suffolk County on eastern Long Island, including the Hamptons | Overlay | Since 2016 |
Area codes and dialing in New York
New York's 23 area codes mix older geographic codes with newer overlays. The busiest metros — around Albany, Binghamton, Brentwood — carry the most numbers and rely on overlays, which is why 10-digit dialing is required there. Quieter parts of the state may still use a single code. The original code in the New York list is 212 (New York City).
Whenever a New York region runs low on numbers, a new overlay is added on top rather than splitting the map, so existing customers keep their numbers. See 10-digit dialing for what that means in practice, or the newest area codes for upcoming changes.
Cities with multiple area codes
These New York metros are served by an overlay of two or more codes, so 10-digit dialing applies: New York City · Albany · Brentwood · Buffalo · Hempstead · Poughkeepsie · Syracuse.
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Quick answers
New York area code FAQ
How many area codes does New York have?
New York currently has 23 area codes: 212, 315, 329, 332, 347, 363, 465, 516, 518, 585, 607, 624, 631, 646, 680, 716, 718, 838, 845, 914, 917, 929, 934.
What is the main area code for New York?
The busiest metro in New York is served by the 212 code. Major cities include Albany, Binghamton, Brentwood, Buffalo, Hempstead.
Does New York require 10-digit dialing?
Yes, in its overlay metros you must dial all 10 digits. Ten-digit dialing is the national standard.