What area code is Jersey City, NJ?
| City | Jersey City, NJ |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| Area codes | 201 and 551 |
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| Phone prefixes | 188 in our data |
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Jersey City’s area codes
| Area code | Also covers |
|---|---|
| 201 | Hackensack, Jersey City, North Bergen and Fort Lee |
| 551 | Jersey City, Hackensack, Bayonne and North Bergen |
Other places in area code 201
- Hackensack, NJ
- North Bergen, NJ
- Fort Lee, NJ
- Fair Lawn, NJ
- Paramus, NJ
- Teaneck, NJ
- Morristown, NJ
- Englewood, NJ
- Bayonne, NJ
- Kearny, NJ
- Newark, NJ
- Wyckoff, NJ
- Hasbrouck Hts, NJ
- Mahwah, NJ
- Bergenfield, NJ
- Oakland, NJ
- Fairfield, NJ
- Hoboken, NJ
- Clifton, NJ
Questions
- What is the area code for Jersey City, New Jersey?
- Jersey City uses 2 area codes: 201 and 551. 201 is the original or most common one, and newer numbers can be given 551.
- What time zone is Jersey City in?
- Jersey City is in Eastern Time.
- Do I need to dial the area code for a local call in Jersey City?
- Yes. Because Jersey City has more than one area code, local calls need all 10 digits: the area code plus the 7-digit number.
- How do I call Jersey City from another country?
- Dial your country’s exit code (011 from most places, 00 from Europe), then 1, then the area code and number: +1 201 XXX XXXX.