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Area code 718

Area code 718 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: 347/718/917/929
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 718?

Area code 718 is assigned to New York City and the surrounding region in New York. Calls to numbers that start with 718 are routed to this area.

Area code 718 shares its territory with 347, 917, 929. Because it is an overlay, local calls require dialing all 10 digits.

Counties covered

New York County

Line types

  • Mobile 6.39%
  • Landline 93.61%
02 / MAP

Area code 718 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 US718 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+1 718 XXX XXXX

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

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 718 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+1 718 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 718 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 718 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 718 555 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 718

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

Verizon
75%
AT&T
6%
Verizon Business
5%
Lumen Technologies
4%
Windstream Communications
2%
Others
7%

Mobile

AT&T Mobility
38%
T-Mobile USA
26%
Verizon Wireless
26%
Sinch
6%
UNITED CELLULAR & PAGING
4%

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 718

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

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(718) 200 Mobile New York City Zone 14 T-Mobile USAOMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. - NY
(718) 201 Landline New York City Zone 06 VerizonVERIZON NEW YORK, INC.
(718) 202 Landline New York City Zone 06 VerizonVERIZON NEW YORK, INC.
(718) 203 Landline New York City Zone 06 VerizonVERIZON NEW YORK, INC.
(718) 204 Landline New York City Zone 08 VerizonVERIZON NEW YORK, INC.
(718) 205 Landline New York City Zone 08 VerizonVERIZON NEW YORK, INC.
(718) 206 Landline New York City Zone 10 VerizonVERIZON NEW YORK, INC.
(718) 207 Mobile New York City Zone 06 AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC
(718) 208 Landline New York City Zone 06 Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - NY
(718) 209 Landline New York City Zone 07 VerizonVERIZON NEW YORK, INC.

Showing 10 of 782 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 718

Where is area code 718 used?
Area code 718 serves New York City and the surrounding area in New York, including New York County.
What city is area code 718 from?
The main city of area code 718 is New York City, NY.
What time zone is area code 718 in?
Area code 718 is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (America/New_York).
When was area code 718 created?
Area code 718 was put into service on 1984-01-01.
Is 718 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 347, 917, 929. In an overlay, every call requires dialing all 10 digits.
How do I call a number with area code 718 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 718 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 718 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 718 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 718 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 718?
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 718 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 93.61% of the number blocks are landline, 6.39% mobile.
How do I save a 718 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 718 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 718?
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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