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Area code 929

Where the 929 area code is, its overlay and how to dial a +1 929 number from anywhere.

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

The 929 area code is in New York City, New York, United States (Eastern (ET)). To call from abroad: +1 929 555-0123. 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 since09-Jan-2010

The 929 area code is a geographic North American Numbering Plan (NANP) code covering New York City, New York. It has been in service since 09-Jan-2010 and sits in the Eastern (ET) time zone.

Overlay 929 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.

929347465718917

How to dial a 929 number

From abroad+1 929 555-0123
Within the US / Canada1 929 555-0123
Locally (same area)929 555-0123

Cities in the 929 area code

A 929 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 929 area code?

The 929 area code is in New York City, New York, United States (Eastern (ET)).

Is 929 an overlay area code?

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

Do I have to dial 10 digits for 929?

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

How do I call a 929 number from another country?

Dial your exit code (or +), then 1, then 929, then the number: +1 929 555-0123.

Source: NANPA numbering plan. An area code covers a region, not a precise address — a 929 number does not pinpoint a street or ZIP code.

Missed a call from +1 929?

In the 30 days to September 24, 2026, 535 unwanted calls showing a 929 number were reported to the US Federal Trade Commission, 62% of them recorded messages or robocalls. That puts 929 at #174 of 670 area codes reported.

Other199
Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)129
Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends74
Dropped call or no message38
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 929 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 +1 929 numbers

Phone companies hold blocks of numbers in each area code. The main holders in 929:

Omnipoint Communications, Inc. 261Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless 85New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC 67Bandwidth.Com CLEC, LLC 54Fractel, LLC 44Onvoy, LLC- Ny 39

About 22.1% of the 720 prefixes in use belong to mobile carriers: a 929 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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