862
Covers northern New Jersey
In service since 2001
Overlay with 973
City facts
Newark area codes
Area codes for northern New Jersey: history, overlays and how to dial.
862973201551732848908
Newark uses area codes 862, 973, 201, 551, 732, 848 and 908. Because more than one area code serves the same area, local calls need all ten digits.
About these area codes
973
Covers northern New Jersey
In service since 1997
Overlay with 862
201
Covers New Jersey
One of the original area codes of 1947
Overlay with 551
551
Covers New Jersey
In service since 2001
Overlay with 201
732
Covers New Jersey
848
Covers New Jersey
908
Covers north-central New Jersey
How to call a number in Newark
Inside the US
1 (862) 555-0123Dial 1, the area code, then the seven-digit number.Local call
(862) 555-0123Overlay area: always include the area code.From outside the US
+1 862 555 0123Use your country's exit code or +, then 1 for the US.Newark is on Eastern Time (ET); check the time before calling from another zone.
Other cities that share these codes
Nearby area codes
| Area code | Used in | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 718 | Staten Island | 11 mi |
| 347 | Staten Island | 11 mi |
| 929 | Staten Island | 11 mi |
| 465 | Staten Island | 11 mi |
| 917 | Staten Island | 11 mi |
| 914 | Yonkers | 20 mi |
| 516 | North Hempstead | 25 mi |
| 363 | North Hempstead | 25 mi |
Newark quick facts
CountyEssex CountyNew Jersey
Area codes862, 973, 201, 551and 3 morePopulation307,188Census ACS estimateZIP codes907102, 07103, 07104…Elevation13 ft4 m
Time zoneEastern TimeET
Dates, namesake and elevation from Wikipedia: Newark, New Jersey and Wikidata (checked 2026-11-08); population and ZIP codes from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Questions
What area code is Newark?
Newark uses area codes 862, 973, 201, 551, 732, 848 and 908. Because more than one area code serves the same area, local calls need all ten digits.
When did area code 862 start?
Area code 862 dates from 2001.
When did area code 973 start?
Area code 973 dates from 1997.
When did area code 201 start?
Area code 201 is one of the original North American area codes of 1947.
When did area code 551 start?
Area code 551 dates from 2001.
Do I need to dial the area code for local calls in Newark?
Yes. 862, 973, 201, 551, 732, 848 and 908 share the same area as an overlay, so every local call needs the area code plus the seven-digit number (ten digits).
What time zone is area code 862 in?
Newark is on Eastern Time (ET).
What other cities use area code 862?
Other cities in this network that share 862, 973, 201, 551, 732, 848 and 908 include Jersey City, Edison.
Sources: Area codes 973 and 862, Area codes 973 and 862, Area codes 201 and 551, Area codes 201 and 551, Area codes 732 and 848, Area codes 732 and 848, Area code 908 (Wikipedia) and Wikidata, checked 2026-11-08. Numbering plans change; the North American Numbering Plan Administrator is the official record.