New Jersey area codes
All 10 area codes in New Jersey
New Jersey area code questions
How many area codes does New Jersey have?
New Jersey has 10 active geographic area codes in this directory: 201, 551, 609, 640, 732, 848, 856, 862, 908 and 973.
Which area code should I choose in New Jersey?
Start with the first three digits after +1 on the number you want to check. The codes in this directory are associated with places including Jersey City, Hackensack, Trenton, Toms River, Camden, Newark, and Elizabeth. The listed places are examples, not a complete map of each code’s boundaries.
Which New Jersey area codes share coverage?
NANPA groups these codes in shared numbering complexes: 201 / 551; 609 / 640; 732 / 848; 862 / 973. Members can serve overlapping areas; being in the same complex does not necessarily mean identical geographic boundaries.
How do I dial a number in New Jersey?
Open the individual area code to check its local dialing rule. For a phone lookup, enter +1 followed by the three-digit area code and the seven-digit number. A state or area code alone is not enough to look up a particular number.
Does an area code from New Jersey show where the caller is?
No. An area code describes a number’s assigned region. People can keep numbers after moving, use them while traveling, or place internet-based calls. Caller ID can also be spoofed, so the code does not confirm the caller’s location or identity.