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Area code 646

Area code 646 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 646?

Area code 646 is assigned to New York City and the surrounding region in New York. Calls to numbers that start with 646 are routed to this area.

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

Counties covered

New York County

Line types

  • Mobile 45.41%
  • Landline 54.59%
02 / MAP

Area code 646 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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04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call New York City

WITHIN THE US646 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+1 646 XXX XXXX

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

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 646 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+1 646 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 646 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 646 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 646 555 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 646

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

Verizon
21%
Windstream Communications
15%
Lumen Technologies
15%
Verizon Business
12%
Bandwidth
7%
Others
29%

Mobile

T-Mobile USA
54%
Verizon Wireless
24%
AT&T Mobility
20%
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 646

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

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(646) 200 Mobile New York City Zone 01 T-Mobile USAOMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. - NY
(646) 201 Landline New York City Zone 01 Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - NY
(646) 202 Landline New York City Zone 01 Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - NY
(646) 203 Mobile New York City Zone 01 T-Mobile USAOMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. - NY
(646) 204 Mobile New York City Zone 01 T-Mobile USAOMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. - NY
(646) 205 Landline New York City Zone 01 Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - NY
(646) 206 Mobile New York City Zone 01 T-Mobile USAOMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. - NY
(646) 207 Mobile New York City Zone 01 T-Mobile USAOMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. - NY
(646) 208 Mobile New York City Zone 01 T-Mobile USAOMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. - NY
(646) 209 Mobile New York City Zone 01 T-Mobile USAOMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. - NY

Showing 10 of 784 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 646

Where is area code 646 used?
Area code 646 serves New York City and the surrounding area in New York, including New York County.
What city is area code 646 from?
The main city of area code 646 is New York City, NY.
What time zone is area code 646 in?
Area code 646 is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (America/New_York).
When was area code 646 created?
Area code 646 was put into service on 1999-07-01.
Is 646 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 212, 332, 917. In an overlay, every call requires dialing all 10 digits.
How do I call a number with area code 646 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 646 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 646 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 646 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 646 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 646?
Most landline blocks belong to Verizon and most mobile blocks to T-Mobile USA. The carrier shown is the original assignment and may differ today because of number portability.
Is area code 646 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 54.59% of the number blocks are landline, 45.41% mobile.
How do I save a 646 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 646 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 646?
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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