What area code is Newark, NJ?
| City | Newark, NJ |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| Area codes | 973, 862 and 201 |
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| Phone prefixes | 240 in our data |
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Newark’s area codes
| Area code | Also covers |
|---|---|
| 973 | Newark, Morristown, Clifton and Fairfield |
| 862 | Newark, Clifton, West Orange and Paterson |
| 201 | Hackensack, Jersey City, North Bergen and Fort Lee |
Other places in area code 973
- Morristown, NJ
- Clifton, NJ
- Fairfield, NJ
- Paterson, NJ
- West Orange, NJ
- Florham Park, NJ
- Livingston, NJ
- Montclair, NJ
- Wayne, NJ
- Newton, NJ
- Denville, NJ
- Maplewood, NJ
- Chatham, NJ
- Nutley, NJ
- Hawthorne, NJ
- Belleville, NJ
- Irvington, NJ
- Lake Hopatcong, NJ
- Bloomfield, NJ
- Ringwood, NJ
- Verona, NJ
- West Milford, NJ
- Mendham, NJ
- East Orange, NJ
Questions
- What is the area code for Newark, New Jersey?
- Newark uses 3 area codes: 973, 862 and 201. 973 is the original or most common one, and newer numbers can be given 862.
- What time zone is Newark in?
- Newark is in Eastern Time.
- Do I need to dial the area code for a local call in Newark?
- Yes. Because Newark has more than one area code, local calls need all 10 digits: the area code plus the 7-digit number.
- How do I call Newark from another country?
- Dial your country’s exit code (011 from most places, 00 from Europe), then 1, then the area code and number: +1 973 XXX XXXX.