212 Area Code — New York, NY
Area code 212 serves New York in New York. Local time follows America/New_York. It overlays with 332, 646, 917, so 10-digit dialling is required.
- State
- New York
- Primary city
- New York
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- In service since
- 1947
- Type
- Geographic
Cities Served by 212
The 212 area code covers 1 city in New York.
- Manhattan
About Area Code 212
Area code 212 is a North American Numbering Plan (NANP) area code that has been in service since 1947. It is administered by NANPA on behalf of the FCC and serves the New York region anchored on New York.
212 now shares its territory with overlay codes (332, 646, 917). 10-digit dialling is required for local calls within this region because the same 7-digit number can be assigned under either code.
Mobile numbers in 212 are portable: a person who moved away from New York may still carry a 212 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 212 number, run it through the reverse lookup tool above for the most accurate, free identification.
If you live or do business in New York, you may also interact with neighbouring or overlay codes (332, 646, 917). See the related codes section below to explore the rest of New York.
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212 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 212?
Area code 212 is located in New York, primarily serving New York. The region operates on ET (America/New_York) time.
What state is 212 area code?
212 is a New York area code. It was put into service in 1947 and shares its geographic footprint with overlay codes 332, 646, 917.
Is 212 a scam area code?
212 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to New York. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 212 numbers — judge each call by content (urgent demands, unfamiliar transfers) rather than the area code alone. Run the specific number through our reverse lookup if you're unsure.
What time zone does 212 use?
Area code 212 operates on ET (America/New_York). Numbers in this area code follow standard New York time-zone rules including any daylight-saving transitions for that region.
Can I look up a specific 212 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 212 number. NumLocation returns the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP), carrier, rate-center city, and any public listings tied to the number — free.
What's the difference between 212 and 332?
212 and 332 cover the same New York geographic area as overlay codes. Calls between them are local, but you must dial all 10 digits. New phone numbers in this region are assigned from either pool depending on what's available with the carrier at signup.