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Area code 609

Area code 609 covers Trenton, New Jersey. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: New Jersey Major City: Trenton Eastern Time (ET) Overlay: 609/640
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 609?

Area code 609 is assigned to Trenton and the surrounding region in New Jersey. Calls to numbers that start with 609 are routed to this area.

Area code 609 shares its territory with 640. Because it is an overlay, local calls require dialing all 10 digits.

Counties covered

Mercer CountyAtlantic CountyBurlington CountyCape May CountyCamden CountyOcean CountyMiddlesex CountyMonmouth County

Line types

  • Mobile 30.82%
  • Landline 69.18%
02 / MAP

Area code 609 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 Trenton

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

Local timeTrenton, NJ--:--:--

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America/New_YorkLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Trenton

WITHIN THE US609 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+1 609 XXX XXXX

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

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 609 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+1 609 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 609 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 609 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 609 555 0123
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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 609

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

Verizon
40%
Windstream Communications
11%
Lumen Technologies
9%
AT&T
8%
Sinch
6%
Others
25%

Mobile

AT&T Mobility
37%
Verizon Wireless
33%
T-Mobile USA
24%
USA Mobility
3%
Sinch
2%

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 609

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

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(609) 200 Landline Fort Dix BandwidthBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - NJ
(609) 201 Landline Allentown SinchONVOY, LLC - NJ
(609) 202 Mobile Salem AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC
(609) 203 Mobile Trenton Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - NJ
(609) 204 Mobile Pleasantville Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - NJ
(609) 205 Mobile Barnegat T-Mobile USAOMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS ENTERPRISES, LP
(609) 206 Mobile Haddon Heights Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - NJ
(609) 207 Landline Beach Haven VerizonVERIZON NEW JERSEY, INC.
(609) 208 Landline Allentown VerizonVERIZON NEW JERSEY, INC.
(609) 209 Mobile Trenton T-Mobile USAOMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS ENTERPRISES, LP

Showing 10 of 782 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 609

Where is area code 609 used?
Area code 609 serves Trenton and the surrounding area in New Jersey, including Mercer County, Atlantic County, Burlington County, Cape May County, Camden County.
What city is area code 609 from?
The main city of area code 609 is Trenton, NJ.
What time zone is area code 609 in?
Area code 609 is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (America/New_York).
Is 609 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 640. In an overlay, every call requires dialing all 10 digits.
How do I call a number with area code 609 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 609 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 609 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 609 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 609 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 609?
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 609 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 69.18% of the number blocks are landline, 30.82% mobile.
How do I save a 609 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 609 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 609?
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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