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Area code 718

Where the 718 area code is, its overlay and how to dial a +1 718 number from anywhere.

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

The 718 area code is in New York City, New York, United States (Eastern (ET)). To call from abroad: +1 718 555-0123. 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 since06-Apr-1984

The 718 area code is a geographic North American Numbering Plan (NANP) code covering New York City, New York. It has been in service since 06-Apr-1984 and sits in the Eastern (ET) time zone.

Overlay 718 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.

718212347465917929

How to dial a 718 number

From abroad+1 718 555-0123
Within the US / Canada1 718 555-0123
Locally (same area)718 555-0123

Cities in the 718 area code

A 718 number is usually in one of these places in New York — 2 counties.

Borough of QueensBrooklyn KingsNew York CityStaten Island RichmondThe Bronx

Other New York area codes

212315329332347363465516518585607624631646680716

Frequently asked questions

Where is the 718 area code?

The 718 area code is in New York City, New York, United States (Eastern (ET)).

Is 718 an overlay area code?

Yes. 718 overlays the same region as 212, 347, 465, 917, 929, so callers dial all 10 digits.

Do I have to dial 10 digits for 718?

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

How do I call a 718 number from another country?

Dial your exit code (or +), then 1, then 718, then the number: +1 718 555-0123.

Source: NANPA numbering plan. An area code covers a region, not a precise address — a 718 number does not pinpoint a street or ZIP code.

Missed a call from +1 718?

In the 30 days to September 24, 2026, 313 unwanted calls showing a 718 number were reported to the US Federal Trade Commission, 36% of them recorded messages or robocalls. That puts 718 at #282 of 670 area codes reported.

Other123
Dropped call or no message110
Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends30
Medical & prescriptions14
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 718 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 +1 718 numbers

Phone companies hold blocks of numbers in each area code. The main holders in 718:

Verizon New York, Inc. 555Tc Systems, Inc. 43Mcimetro Access Transmission Services LLC 37Level 3 Communications, LLC 25New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC 19Paetec Itel, LLC 16

About 4% of the 800 prefixes in use belong to mobile carriers: a 718 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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