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Area code 929

Area code 929 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 929?

Area code 929 is assigned to New York City and the surrounding region in New York. Calls to numbers that start with 929 are routed to this area.

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

Counties covered

New York County

Line types

  • Mobile 62.07%
  • Landline 37.93%
02 / MAP

Area code 929 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 US929 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+1 929 XXX XXXX

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

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 929 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+1 929 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 929 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 929 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 929 555 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 929

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

Bandwidth
20%
Fractel
17%
Sinch
15%
Verizon Business
11%
Metro by T-Mobile
6%
Others
32%

Mobile

T-Mobile USA
60%
Verizon Wireless
19%
AT&T Mobility
14%
Sinch
3%
Optimum
1%
Others
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 929

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

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(929) 200 Landline New York City Zone 09 Metro by T-MobileMETROPCS, INC.
(929) 201 Landline New York City Zone 06 SinchONVOY, LLC- NY
(929) 202 Landline New York City Zone 14 SinchONVOY, LLC- NY
(929) 203 Landline New York City Zone 07 SinchONVOY, LLC- NY
(929) 204 Mobile New York City Zone 09 T-Mobile USAOMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. - NY
(929) 205 Landline New York City Zone 08 SinchONVOY, LLC- NY
(929) 206 Mobile New York City Zone 12 T-Mobile USAOMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. - NY
(929) 207 Landline New York City Zone 03 SinchONVOY, LLC- NY
(929) 208 Landline New York City Zone 08 SpectrumTWC IP ENABLED SERVICES, LLC
(929) 209 Landline New York City Zone 10 SinchONVOY, LLC- NY

Showing 10 of 696 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 929

Where is area code 929 used?
Area code 929 serves New York City and the surrounding area in New York, including New York County.
What city is area code 929 from?
The main city of area code 929 is New York City, NY.
What time zone is area code 929 in?
Area code 929 is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (America/New_York).
When was area code 929 created?
Area code 929 was put into service on 2011-04-16.
Is 929 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 347, 718, 917. In an overlay, every call requires dialing all 10 digits.
How do I call a number with area code 929 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 929 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 929 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 929 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 929 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 929?
Most landline blocks belong to Bandwidth 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 929 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 37.93% of the number blocks are landline, 62.07% mobile.
How do I save a 929 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 929 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 929?
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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