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Area code 201

Area code 201 covers Jersey City, New Jersey. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: New Jersey Major City: Jersey City Eastern Time (ET) Overlay: 201/551
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 201?

Area code 201 is assigned to Jersey City and the surrounding region in New Jersey. Calls to numbers that start with 201 are routed to this area.

Area code 201 shares its territory with 551. Because it is an overlay, local calls require dialing all 10 digits.

Counties covered

Bergen CountyHudson CountyMorris CountyEssex County

Line types

  • Mobile 27.18%
  • Landline 72.82%
02 / MAP

Area code 201 on the map

The shaded area joins the code’s numbering centers; the marker shows its main city.

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03 / LOCAL TIME

Current time in Jersey City

This area code is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone.

Local timeJersey City, NJ--:--:--

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America/New_YorkLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Jersey City

WITHIN THE US201 XXX XXXX

Always 10 digits — landline, mobile or VoIP. Local, long distance or a different state: the format is always the same. You do not need to dial the 1 first.

FROM ABROAD+1 201 XXX XXXX

Exit codes: 00 Europe/Mexico · 011 Canada · 010 Japan · + universal

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 201 XXX XXXX

Always save the number in international format so messaging apps recognize it correctly:

Call typeTraditional landlineMobile / VoIP
Local (same area code)10 digits10 digits
US long distance1 + 10 digits10 digits
Emergency911911
🌐Universal+1 201 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 201 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 201 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 201 555 0123
HAVE THE FULL NUMBER?

Learn more about that number.

Check the line type and the carrier the number block was originally assigned to.

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05 / CARRIERS

Carriers in area code 201

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

Verizon
47%
Verizon Business
13%
Lumen Technologies
8%
AT&T
8%
Windstream Communications
5%
Others
18%

Mobile

AT&T Mobility
33%
Verizon Wireless
30%
T-Mobile USA
25%
USA Mobility
6%
Sinch
2%
Others
5%

Carrier shown is the original assignment of each number block and may differ today because of number portability.

06 / PREFIXES

Complete list of prefixes for area code 201

780 number blocks (NXX) assigned in this area code.

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(201) 200 Landline Jersey City VerizonVERIZON NEW JERSEY, INC.
(201) 201 Mobile Jersey City SinchONVOY SPECTRUM, LLC
(201) 202 Mobile Hackensack USA MobilityUSA MOBILITY WIRELESS, INC.
(201) 203 Landline Hackensack magicJackYMAX COMMUNICATIONS CORP. - NJ
(201) 204 Landline Jersey City Windstream CommunicationsPAETEC ITEL, LLC
(201) 205 Landline Jersey City Metro by T-MobileMETROPCS, INC.
(201) 206 Landline Hackensack Metro by T-MobileMETROPCS, INC.
(201) 207 Mobile Newark Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - NJ
(201) 208 Mobile Jersey City AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC
(201) 209 Landline Jersey City VerizonVERIZON NEW JERSEY, INC.

Showing 10 of 780 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 201

Where is area code 201 used?
Area code 201 serves Jersey City and the surrounding area in New Jersey, including Bergen County, Hudson County, Morris County, Essex County.
What city is area code 201 from?
The main city of area code 201 is Jersey City, NJ.
What time zone is area code 201 in?
Area code 201 is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (America/New_York).
Is 201 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 551. In an overlay, every call requires dialing all 10 digits.
How do I call a number with area code 201 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 201 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 201 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 201 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 201 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 201?
Most landline blocks belong to Verizon and most mobile blocks to AT&T Mobility. The carrier shown is the original assignment and may differ today because of number portability.
Is area code 201 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 72.82% of the number blocks are landline, 27.18% mobile.
How do I save a 201 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 201 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 201?
The area code only shows the region a number was assigned to; it does not tell you who is calling. Scammers can fake any area code, so do not share personal or banking information with unknown callers, and let unknown numbers go to voicemail.
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