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Area code 212

Where the 212 area code is, its overlay and how to dial a +1 212 number from anywhere.

CoversNew York City, New YorkTime zoneEastern (ET)TypeOverlay
Quick answer

The 212 area code is in New York City, New York, United States (Eastern (ET)). To call from abroad: +1 212 555-0123. It is an overlay, so all 10 digits are dialled.

StateNew York
Main areaNew York City
Time zoneEastern (ET)
TypeOverlay
10-digit dialingRequired
In service since01-Jan-1947

The 212 area code is a geographic North American Numbering Plan (NANP) code covering New York City, New York. It has been in service since 01-Jan-1947 and sits in the Eastern (ET) time zone.

Overlay 212 shares its region

Several area codes cover the same geographic area, so two neighbours can have different codes. Because of the overlay, you must dial all 10 digits (area code + number) even for local calls.

212332646917

How to dial a 212 number

From abroad+1 212 555-0123
Within the US / Canada1 212 555-0123
Locally (same area)212 555-0123

Cities in the 212 area code

A 212 number is usually in one of these places in New York.

New York City

Other New York area codes

315329332347363465516518585607624631646680716718

Frequently asked questions

Where is the 212 area code?

The 212 area code is in New York City, New York, United States (Eastern (ET)).

Is 212 an overlay area code?

Yes. 212 overlays the same region as 332, 646, 917, so callers dial all 10 digits.

Do I have to dial 10 digits for 212?

Yes — dial the area code plus the seven-digit number.

How do I call a 212 number from another country?

Dial your exit code (or +), then 1, then 212, then the number: +1 212 555-0123.

Source: NANPA numbering plan. An area code covers a region, not a precise address — a 212 number does not pinpoint a street or ZIP code.

Missed a call from +1 212?

In the 30 days to September 24, 2026, 160 unwanted calls showing a 212 number were reported to the US Federal Trade Commission, 31% of them recorded messages or robocalls. That puts 212 at #352 of 670 area codes reported.

Other70
Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends48
Dropped call or no message8
Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)6
Before you call back
  • If you do not know anyone in New York, do not call back: a genuine caller will leave a message or send a text.
  • Scammers fake the number shown on caller ID, so a 212 number can hide a caller anywhere in the world.
  • Never give a code received by text or a bank detail to an unknown caller. In the US, calls can be reported at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

Who issues +1 212 numbers

Phone companies hold blocks of numbers in each area code. The main holders in 212:

Verizon New York, Inc. 632Tc Systems, Inc. 50Mcimetro Access Transmission Services LLC 30Mcimetro Access Transmission Services LLC 20Paetec Itel, LLC 11Multiple Ocn Listing 10

About 0.1% of the 800 prefixes in use belong to mobile carriers: a 212 number is often a cell phone, and it may have moved to another carrier since.

Sources: FTC Do Not Call reported calls (numbers as reported by consumers, not verified), NANPA central office code assignments.

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