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Area code 973

Area code 973 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 973?

Area code 973 is assigned to Newark and the surrounding region in New Jersey. Calls to numbers that start with 973 are routed to this area.

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

Counties covered

Essex CountyMorris CountyPassaic CountySussex County

Line types

  • Mobile 18.23%
  • Landline 81.77%
02 / MAP

Area code 973 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 US973 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+1 973 XXX XXXX

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

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 973 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+1 973 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 973 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 973 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 973 555 0123
HAVE THE FULL NUMBER?

Learn more about that number.

Check the line type and the carrier the number block was originally assigned to.

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05 / CARRIERS

Carriers in area code 973

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

Verizon
53%
Lumen Technologies
12%
Verizon Business
9%
AT&T
8%
Windstream Communications
5%
Others
14%

Mobile

Verizon Wireless
38%
T-Mobile USA
33%
AT&T Mobility
18%
USA Mobility
6%
AQUIS COMMUNICATIONS
3%
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 973

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

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(973) 200 Landline Little Falls Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - NJ
(973) 201 Landline Whippany InfobipPEERLESS NETWORK OF NEW JERSEY, LLC - NJ
(973) 202 Mobile Newark Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - NJ
(973) 203 Landline Morristown VerizonVERIZON NEW JERSEY, INC.
(973) 204 Mobile Newark AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC
(973) 205 Mobile Newark USA MobilityUSA MOBILITY WIRELESS, INC.
(973) 206 Landline Morristown Verizon BusinessMCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC
(973) 207 Mobile Morristown T-Mobile USAOMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. - NJ
(973) 208 Landline Newfoundland VerizonVERIZON NEW JERSEY, INC.
(973) 209 Landline Franklin Boro BrightspeedBRIGHTSPEED OF CENTRAL NORTH CAROLINA, LLC

Showing 10 of 779 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 973

Where is area code 973 used?
Area code 973 serves Newark and the surrounding area in New Jersey, including Essex County, Morris County, Passaic County, Sussex County.
What city is area code 973 from?
The main city of area code 973 is Newark, NJ.
What time zone is area code 973 in?
Area code 973 is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (America/New_York).
Is 973 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 862. In an overlay, every call requires dialing all 10 digits.
How do I call a number with area code 973 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 973 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 973 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 973 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 973 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 973?
Most landline blocks belong to Verizon and most mobile blocks to Verizon Wireless. The carrier shown is the original assignment and may differ today because of number portability.
Is area code 973 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 81.77% of the number blocks are landline, 18.23% mobile.
How do I save a 973 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 973 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 973?
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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