Quick Answer
New Jersey has 9 active area codes: 201, 551, 609, 732, 848, 856, 862, 908, 973. All New Jersey area codes are in the Eastern time zone. Data source: NANPA.
All Area Codes in New Jersey
| Code | Region | Major Cities | Timezone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 201 | Northeastern New Jersey | Jersey City, Hoboken, Bayonne | Eastern |
| 551 | Northeastern New Jersey (overlay) | Jersey City, Hoboken, Hackensack | Eastern |
| 609 | South Central New Jersey | Trenton, Princeton, Atlantic City (part) | Eastern |
| 732 | Central New Jersey | Edison, New Brunswick, Woodbridge | Eastern |
| 848 | Central New Jersey (overlay) | Toms River, Edison, New Brunswick | Eastern |
| 856 | Southwestern New Jersey | Camden, Cherry Hill, Vineland | Eastern |
| 862 | Northeastern New Jersey (overlay) | Newark, Clifton, Paterson | Eastern |
| 908 | Central New Jersey | Elizabeth, Plainfield, Union | Eastern |
| 973 | Northern New Jersey | Newark, Paterson, Clifton | Eastern |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many area codes does New Jersey have?
New Jersey has 9 active area codes: 201, 551, 609, 732, 848, 856, 862, 908, 973.
What are the area codes in New Jersey?
The area codes in New Jersey are: 201 (Northeastern New Jersey), 551 (Northeastern New Jersey (overlay)), 609 (South Central New Jersey), 732 (Central New Jersey), 848 (Central New Jersey (overlay)), 856 (Southwestern New Jersey), 862 (Northeastern New Jersey (overlay)), 908 (Central New Jersey), 973 (Northern New Jersey).
What area code is Jersey City?
Jersey City uses area code 201, located in Northeastern New Jersey, New Jersey.
What time zone are New Jersey area codes in?
All area codes in New Jersey are in the Eastern time zone.
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