973 Area Code
Northern New Jersey, New Jersey
Area code 973 is located in Northern New Jersey, New Jersey. It covers Newark, Paterson, and surrounding areas in the Eastern time zone (UTC-5). Administered by NANPA.
Where is area code 973?
Area code 973 is located in Northern New Jersey, New Jersey. It covers Newark, Paterson, and surrounding areas in the Eastern time zone (UTC-5).
Area code 973 is overlaid by area code 862. Both codes serve the same geographic region and require 10-digit dialing for local calls.
Cities Covered by Area Code 973
Area code 973 primarily serves the Northern New Jersey area of New Jersey. The exact coverage includes Newark, Paterson, and Clifton, along with surrounding communities and suburbs.
Time Zone
Eastern Time — UTC-5
Area code 973 operates in the Eastern Time Zone. When calling 973 numbers from a different time zone, be sure to account for the time difference to reach people during business hours.
About Area Code 973
Area code 973 was introduced in 1997 as a geographic area code serving Northern New Jersey, New Jersey. As demand for phone numbers grew, overlay code 862 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.