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Area code 862

Area code 862 covers Newark, New Jersey. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: New Jersey Major City: Newark Eastern Time (ET) Overlay: 862/973
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 862?

Area code 862 is assigned to Newark and the surrounding region in New Jersey. Calls to numbers that start with 862 are routed to this area.

Area code 862 shares its territory with 973. Because it is an overlay, local calls require dialing all 10 digits.

Counties covered

Essex CountyMorris CountyPassaic CountySussex County

Line types

  • Mobile 44.41%
  • Landline 55.59%
02 / MAP

Area code 862 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 Newark

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

Local timeNewark, NJ--:--:--

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America/New_YorkLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Newark

WITHIN THE US862 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+1 862 XXX XXXX

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

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 862 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+1 862 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 862 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 862 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 862 555 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 862

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

Sinch
22%
Metro by T-Mobile
12%
Bandwidth
9%
Optimum
7%
Fractel
6%
Others
44%

Mobile

T-Mobile USA
42%
AT&T Mobility
31%
Verizon Wireless
22%
Sinch
4%
Optimum
1%

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 862

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

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(862) 200 Mobile Pompton Lakes Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - NJ
(862) 201 Landline Belleville Metro by T-MobileMETROPCS, INC.
(862) 202 Mobile Bloomfield T-Mobile USAOMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. - NJ
(862) 203 Landline Hawthorne Metro by T-MobileMETROPCS, INC.
(862) 204 Landline Madison Metro by T-MobileMETROPCS, INC.
(862) 205 Landline South Orange Metro by T-MobileMETROPCS, INC.
(862) 206 Landline Millburn Metro by T-MobileMETROPCS, INC.
(862) 207 Landline Boonton Metro by T-MobileMETROPCS, INC.
(862) 208 Landline Nutley Metro by T-MobileMETROPCS, INC.
(862) 209 Landline Rockaway Metro by T-MobileMETROPCS, INC.

Showing 10 of 367 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 862

Where is area code 862 used?
Area code 862 serves Newark and the surrounding area in New Jersey, including Essex County, Morris County, Passaic County, Sussex County.
What city is area code 862 from?
The main city of area code 862 is Newark, NJ.
What time zone is area code 862 in?
Area code 862 is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (America/New_York).
Is 862 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 973. In an overlay, every call requires dialing all 10 digits.
How do I call a number with area code 862 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 862 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 862 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 862 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 862 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 862?
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 862 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 55.59% of the number blocks are landline, 44.41% mobile.
How do I save a 862 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 862 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 862?
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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