What time zone is area code 212 in?

Area code 212 uses Eastern Time.

What area codes overlay 212?

332, 646 and 917 serve the same area as 212. New numbers in the area can get any of these codes, which is why local calls need all 10 digits.

Is a call from area code 212 a scam?

The area code alone doesn’t tell you. Most calls from 212 are ordinary local calls, but scammers can fake (“spoof”) any number. If you don’t recognize a 212 number, let it go to voicemail.

Can a 212 number be outside New York?

Yes. People keep their numbers when they move and when they switch to mobile or internet phone services, so a 212 caller can be anywhere.

Area code 212

Where is area code 212?

New York

Local time: … (Eastern Time)

State	New York
Country	United States
Main cities	New York
Time zone	Eastern Time
Overlay area codes	332, 646 and 917
In service since	1947
Assigned prefixes	784
Dialing format	(212) XXX-XXXX · +1 212 XXX XXXX from abroad

Look up a 212 number

Cities and towns in area code 212

Listed by how many phone prefixes (the 3 digits after the area code) are assigned to each place in 212.

New York, NY (784)

Phone companies in area code 212

The carriers that hold the most 212 prefixes. People can move their number to another carrier, so this shows who first issued a number, not who serves it today.

Prefixes	Carrier
630	Verizon New York
50	Tc Systems
50	Mcimetro Access Transmission Services
11	Paetec Itel
9	Level 3 Communications
8	Level 3 Telecom of New York
6	Rcn Telecom Services
5	Bandwidth.com CLEC

All 784 prefixes in area code 212

Pick the 3 digits after the area code to see that prefix’s city and carrier.

Area codes that overlay 212

Questions

Where is area code 212?: Area code 212 is in New York. It serves New York.
What time zone is area code 212 in?: Area code 212 uses Eastern Time.
What area codes overlay 212?: 332, 646 and 917 serve the same area as 212. New numbers in the area can get any of these codes, which is why local calls need all 10 digits.
Is a call from area code 212 a scam?: The area code alone doesn’t tell you. Most calls from 212 are ordinary local calls, but scammers can fake (“spoof”) any number. If you don’t recognize a 212 number, let it go to voicemail.
When did area code 212 start?: 212 went into service in 1947.
Can a 212 number be outside New York?: Yes. People keep their numbers when they move and when they switch to mobile or internet phone services, so a 212 caller can be anywhere.

Other area codes in New York

Area code	Main cities
315	Syracuse, Utica and Watertown
329	Poughkeepsie, Monroe and Carmel
347	Brooklyn, Bronx and Jamaica
363	Nassauzn02, Westbury and Syosset
465	Brooklyn, Bronx and New York
516	Westbury, Nassauzn02 and Plainview
518	Albany, Schenectady and Hudson Falls
585	Rochester, Pittsford and Batavia
607	Binghamton, Ithaca and Elmira
624	Buffalo, North Tonawanda and Jamestown
631	Brentwood, Farmingdale and Riverhead
680	Syracuse, Lyons and Utica
716	Buffalo, North Tonawanda and Jamestown
718	Brooklyn, Bronx and Jamaica
838	Albany, Schenectady and Johnstown
845	Poughkeepsie, Newburgh and Pomona
914	White Plains, Yonkers and Mount Kisco
929	Bronx, Brooklyn and Jamaica
934	Riverhead, Amityville and Brentwood