212 Area Code
Manhattan, New York City, New York
Area code 212 is located in Manhattan, New York City, New York. It covers Manhattan, New York City, and surrounding areas in the Eastern time zone (UTC-5). Administered by NANPA.
Where is area code 212?
Area code 212 is located in Manhattan, New York City, New York. It covers Manhattan, New York City, and surrounding areas in the Eastern time zone (UTC-5).
Area code 212 is overlaid by area code 646. Both codes serve the same geographic region and require 10-digit dialing for local calls.
Cities Covered by Area Code 212
Area code 212 primarily serves the Manhattan, New York City area of New York. The exact coverage includes Manhattan, New York City, along with surrounding communities and suburbs.
Time Zone
Eastern Time — UTC-5
Area code 212 operates in the Eastern Time Zone. When calling 212 numbers from a different time zone, be sure to account for the time difference to reach people during business hours.
About Area Code 212
Area code 212 was introduced in 1947 as a geographic area code serving Manhattan, New York City, New York. As demand for phone numbers grew, overlay code 646 was added to the same region, requiring 10-digit dialing for local calls. Area codes are administered by NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administration), the organization responsible for managing phone number resources in the US and Canada.