New York Area Codes
Complete directory of all 19 active area codes serving New York. The The Empire State has a population of 19,571,216 (2023 estimate) and uses 19 area codes.
About Area Codes in New York
New York (NY) is the The Empire State, located in the Northeast region of the United States. With a 2023 population of 19,571,216 residents, New York is served by 19 active area codes. The state capital is Albany and the largest city is New York City.New York's official motto is "Excelsior."
Area code assignments in New York follow the North American Numbering Plan (NANP), which has been in effect since 1947. As the state's population and demand for phone numbers grew — driven by the rise of cell phones, fax machines, pagers, and VoIP lines — regulators either split existing area codes geographically or added overlay codes that share the same territory. That's why New York now has 19 codes: 212, 315, 332, 347, 516, 518, 585, 607, 631, 646, 680, 716, 718, 838, 845, 914, 917, 929, 934.
When you receive a call from a New York number, the area code tells you only where the number was originally assigned. Because of Local Number Portability (LNP), which took effect in 2003, callers can keep their phone numbers even when moving across state lines. So while a 212 number was once assigned in New York, the person calling you could be anywhere in the US today.
Time zones in New York
New York observes the Eastern time zone. Daylight Saving Time is observed from the second Sunday in March through the first Sunday in November, when clocks shift forward by one hour. When you call a New York number from outside the state, double-check the local time above each area code detail page to avoid calling at unreasonable hours.
Phone number format in New York
All New York phone numbers follow the standard 10-digit NANP format: (NPA) NXX-XXXX. For local calls within New York, you typically need to dial the full 10-digit number — even for calls within the same area code — because of mandatory 10-digit dialing imposed by the FCC for areas with overlay codes (most of New York's territory). For long-distance calls within the NANP, dial 1 + area code + 7-digit number.
Frequently asked questions about New York area codes
How many area codes does New York have?
New York currently has 19 active area codes: 212, 315, 332, 347, 516, 518, 585, 607, 631, 646, 680, 716, 718, 838, 845, 914, 917, 929, 934.
What is New York's original area code?
The oldest area code(s) in New York were assigned in 1947 as part of the original 86 NANP codes. These legacy codes typically covered the entire state at first, then were split as demand grew.
What time zone is New York in?
New York is in the Eastern time zone.
Will New York get more area codes?
As New York's population and number demand grow, NANPA may assign additional overlay codes. When the current codes run out of available prefixes, regulators announce public hearings and propose new codes. The AreaCodeCentral team tracks these announcements and updates the directory within 24 hours of any new code activation.