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Area code 848

Area code 848 covers Toms River, New Jersey. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: New Jersey Major City: Toms River Eastern Time (ET) Overlay: 732/848
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 848?

Area code 848 is assigned to Toms River and the surrounding region in New Jersey. Calls to numbers that start with 848 are routed to this area.

Area code 848 shares its territory with 732. Because it is an overlay, local calls require dialing all 10 digits.

Counties covered

Middlesex CountyMonmouth CountyOcean CountyUnion CountySomerset County

Line types

  • Mobile 44.65%
  • Landline 55.35%
02 / MAP

Area code 848 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 Toms River

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

Local timeToms River, NJ--:--:--

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04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Toms River

WITHIN THE US848 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+1 848 XXX XXXX

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

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 848 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+1 848 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 848 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 848 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 848 555 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 848

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

Sinch
43%
Cablevision Lightpath
8%
Metro by T-Mobile
7%
Bandwidth
6%
CoreTel Communications
5%
Others
31%

Mobile

T-Mobile USA
43%
AT&T Mobility
26%
Verizon Wireless
25%
Sinch
7%

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 848

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

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(848) 200 Landline Metuchen BLOCK LINE SYSTEMSBLOCK LINE SYSTEMS, LLC - NJ
(848) 201 Mobile Toms River Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - NJ
(848) 202 Landline New Brunswick OptimumCSC VOICE, LLC
(848) 203 Mobile Perth Amboy T-Mobile USAOMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. - NJ
(848) 204 Landline Woodbridge SinchONVOY, LLC - NJ
(848) 205 Mobile Metuchen Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - NJ
(848) 206 Landline Farmingdale Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - NJ
(848) 207 Landline Freehold Metro by T-MobileMETROPCS, INC.
(848) 208 Landline Eatontown Metro by T-MobileMETROPCS, INC.
(848) 209 Landline New Brunswick BLOCK LINE SYSTEMSBLOCK LINE SYSTEMS, LLC - NJ

Showing 10 of 271 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 848

Where is area code 848 used?
Area code 848 serves Toms River and the surrounding area in New Jersey, including Middlesex County, Monmouth County, Ocean County, Union County, Somerset County.
What city is area code 848 from?
The main city of area code 848 is Toms River, NJ.
What time zone is area code 848 in?
Area code 848 is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (America/New_York).
Is 848 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 732. In an overlay, every call requires dialing all 10 digits.
How do I call a number with area code 848 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 848 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 848 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 848 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 848 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 848?
Most landline blocks belong to Sinch 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 848 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 55.35% of the number blocks are landline, 44.65% mobile.
How do I save a 848 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 848 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 848?
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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