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Area code 212

Area code 212 covers New York City, New York. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: New York Major City: New York City Eastern Time (ET) Overlay: 212/332/646/917
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 212?

Area code 212 is assigned to New York City and the surrounding region in New York. Calls to numbers that start with 212 are routed to this area.

Area code 212 shares its territory with 332, 646, 917. Because it is an overlay, local calls require dialing all 10 digits.

Counties covered

New York County

Line types

  • Mobile 0.25%
  • Landline 99.75%
02 / MAP

Area code 212 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 New York City

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

Local timeNew York City, NY--:--:--

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America/New_YorkLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call New York City

WITHIN THE US212 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+1 212 XXX XXXX

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

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 212 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+1 212 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 212 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 212 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 212 555 0123
HAVE THE FULL NUMBER?

Learn more about that number.

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

10 digits to see the carrier and line type of the number

05 / CARRIERS

Carriers in area code 212

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

Verizon
81%
AT&T
6%
Verizon Business
6%
Lumen Technologies
2%
Windstream Communications
1%
Others
3%

Mobile

Sinch
50%
Verizon Wireless
50%

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 212

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

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(212) 200 Landline New York City Zone 01 SinchONVOY, LLC- NY
(212) 201 Landline New York City Zone 01 Windstream CommunicationsPAETEC ITEL, LLC
(212) 202 Landline New York City Zone 01 SinchONVOY, LLC- NY
(212) 203 Landline New York City Zone 01 Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - NY
(212) 204 Landline New York City Zone 01 Astound BroadbandRCN TELECOM SERVICES, INC. - NY
(212) 205 Landline New York City Zone 01 VerizonVERIZON NEW YORK, INC.
(212) 206 Landline New York City Zone 01 VerizonVERIZON NEW YORK, INC.
(212) 207 Landline New York City Zone 01 VerizonVERIZON NEW YORK, INC.
(212) 208 Landline New York City Zone 01 VerizonVERIZON NEW YORK, INC.
(212) 209 Landline New York City Zone 01 AT&TTC SYSTEMS, INC. - NY

Showing 10 of 785 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 212

Where is area code 212 used?
Area code 212 serves New York City and the surrounding area in New York, including New York County.
What city is area code 212 from?
The main city of area code 212 is New York City, NY.
What time zone is area code 212 in?
Area code 212 is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (America/New_York).
When was area code 212 created?
Area code 212 was put into service on 1947-01-01.
Is 212 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 332, 646, 917. In an overlay, every call requires dialing all 10 digits.
How do I call a number with area code 212 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 212 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 212 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 212 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 212 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 212?
Most landline blocks belong to Verizon and most mobile blocks to Sinch. The carrier shown is the original assignment and may differ today because of number portability.
Is area code 212 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 99.75% of the number blocks are landline, 0.25% mobile.
How do I save a 212 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 212 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 212?
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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