What area code is Paterson, NJ?
| City | Paterson, NJ |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| Area codes | 973 and 862 |
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| Phone prefixes | 64 in our data |
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Paterson’s area codes
| Area code | Also covers |
|---|---|
| 973 | Newark, Morristown, Clifton and Fairfield |
| 862 | Newark, Clifton, West Orange and Paterson |
Other places in area code 973
- Newark, NJ
- Morristown, NJ
- Clifton, NJ
- Fairfield, 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 Paterson, New Jersey?
- Paterson uses 2 area codes: 973 and 862. 973 is the original or most common one, and newer numbers can be given 862.
- What time zone is Paterson in?
- Paterson is in Eastern Time.
- Do I need to dial the area code for a local call in Paterson?
- Yes. Because Paterson has more than one area code, local calls need all 10 digits: the area code plus the 7-digit number.
- How do I call Paterson 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.