516 Area Code — Hempstead, NY
Area code 516 serves Hempstead and 4 other cities in New York. Local time follows America/New_York. It has no overlay codes.
- State
- New York
- Primary city
- Hempstead
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- In service since
- 1951
- Type
- Geographic
- Overlay codes
- None
Cities Served by 516
The 516 area code covers 5 cities and communities in New York.
- Hempstead
- Hicksville
- Levittown
- Long Beach
- Garden City
About Area Code 516
Area code 516 is a North American Numbering Plan (NANP) area code that has been in service since 1951. It is administered by NANPA on behalf of the FCC and serves the New York region anchored on Hempstead.
516 is currently a single-coverage geographic area code with no overlays. This means a 7-digit number in this area code is unique within its rate centers, though best-practice is always to dial the full 10-digit number when contacting a 516 line.
Mobile numbers in 516 are portable: a person who moved away from Hempstead may still carry a 516 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 516 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. See the related codes section below to explore the rest of New York.
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516 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 516?
Area code 516 is located in New York, primarily serving Hempstead and surrounding cities including Hicksville, Levittown, Long Beach. The region operates on ET (America/New_York) time.
What state is 516 area code?
516 is a New York area code. It was put into service in 1951 and has no overlay codes — it covers its geographic area exclusively.
Is 516 a scam area code?
516 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to New York. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 516 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 516 use?
Area code 516 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 516 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 516 number. NumLocation returns the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP), carrier, rate-center city, and any public listings tied to the number — free.