New York area codes: full list with cities and how to dial
New York has roughly 19.6 million residents, and its phone numbers are organized into 22 area codes under the North American Numbering Plan. New York is served by 22 active geographic area codes, anchored by 212 in the New York City area. New York City and nearly all New York metros now use multi-code overlays requiring ten-digit dialing. Every New York number is dialed as +1, then the three-digit area code, then a seven-digit local number. With Phonecall you can call any New York landline or mobile straight from your browser. There is no app to install, no SIM, and no subscription. You see the per-minute rate before you dial, billing is by the second, and your first call is free.
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22 active geographic area codes in service across New York.
| Area code | Primary cities and region | Example number |
|---|---|---|
| 212 | Manhattan (original 1947 code) | +1 (212) 555-0100 |
| 718 | Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island (outer boroughs) | +1 (718) 555-0100 |
| 917 | All five NYC boroughs (overlay) | +1 (917) 555-0100 |
| 646 | Manhattan (overlay of 212) | +1 (646) 555-0100 |
| 347 | Outer boroughs (overlay of 718) | +1 (347) 555-0100 |
| 929 | Outer boroughs (overlay of 718/347) | +1 (929) 555-0100 |
| 332 | Manhattan (overlay of 212/646) | +1 (332) 555-0100 |
| 516 | Nassau County, Long Island | +1 (516) 555-0100 |
| 631 | Suffolk County, Long Island | +1 (631) 555-0100 |
| 914 | Westchester County | +1 (914) 555-0100 |
| 845 | Hudson Valley (Poughkeepsie, Newburgh, Kingston) | +1 (845) 555-0100 |
| 518 | Albany, Capital District, Plattsburgh, Adirondacks | +1 (518) 555-0100 |
| 716 | Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Jamestown (Western New York) | +1 (716) 555-0100 |
| 585 | Rochester and the Finger Lakes region | +1 (585) 555-0100 |
| 607 | Binghamton, Ithaca, Elmira (Southern Tier) | +1 (607) 555-0100 |
| 315 | Syracuse, Utica, Watertown (central and northern New York) | +1 (315) 555-0100 |
| 680 | Central and northern New York (overlay of 315) | +1 (680) 555-0100 |
| 838 | Albany region (overlay of 518) | +1 (838) 555-0100 |
| 363 | Nassau County (overlay of 516) | +1 (363) 555-0100 |
| 934 | Suffolk County (overlay of 631) | +1 (934) 555-0100 |
| 329 | Hudson Valley (overlay of 845) | +1 (329) 555-0100 |
| 624 | Western New York (overlay of 716) | +1 (624) 555-0100 |
Example numbers use the reserved 555-0100 range and are for illustration only.
How to call New York from abroad
Every New York phone number is part of the +1 North American calling zone. To reach one from outside the United States, dial three parts in order:
- 1. Your exit code, then +1 — the US country code.
- 2. The three-digit area code — for example 212 for the New York City area.
- 3. The seven-digit local number.
Example, full international format:
+1 (212) 555-0100
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Why New York has multiple area codes
New York City and nearly all New York metros now use multi-code overlays requiring ten-digit dialing.
When a region runs low on available numbers, the phone system adds capacity in one of two ways. A split divides the old region geographically and gives part of it a brand-new area code. An overlay keeps the existing code and layers a second one on top of the same area, which is why a single city can have several area codes and why ten-digit dialing becomes the norm. Either way, the number you dial always stays the same length: +1, the area code, then seven digits.
22
active area codes
~19.6 million
residents (approx.)
New York City
largest city
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New York area codes: frequently asked questions
What is the main area code for New York City?
New York City, the largest city in New York, is primarily served by area code 212 (Manhattan (original 1947 code)). New York has 22 area codes in total, listed in full above.
How do I dial a New York number from another country?
Dial your international exit code, then +1 (the US country code), then the three-digit New York area code, then the seven-digit local number. With Phonecall you just enter the number in international format and we connect the call from your browser, from $0.03/min.
How many area codes does New York have?
New York currently has 22 active geographic area codes in service. New York City and nearly all New York metros now use multi-code overlays requiring ten-digit dialing.