551 Area Code — Jersey City, NJ
Area code 551 serves Jersey City and 2 other cities in New Jersey. Local time follows America/New_York. It overlays with 201, so 10-digit dialling is required.
- State
- New Jersey
- Primary city
- Jersey City
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- In service since
- 2001
- Type
- Overlay
- Overlay codes
- 201
Overlay of 201
Cities Served by 551
The 551 area code covers 3 cities and communities in New Jersey.
- Jersey City
- Hackensack
- Bayonne
About Area Code 551
Area code 551 is a North American Numbering Plan (NANP) area code that has been in service since 2001. It is administered by NANPA on behalf of the FCC and serves the New Jersey region anchored on Jersey City.
551 is an overlay code, which means it shares its geographic boundaries with one or more existing area codes (201). Overlays are created when a region exhausts the supply of phone numbers in its original area code. Within an overlay region, residents must dial all 10 digits even for local calls, because the same 7-digit number can exist under multiple area codes.
Mobile numbers in 551 are portable: a person who moved away from Jersey City may still carry a 551 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 551 number, run it through the reverse lookup tool above for the most accurate, free identification.
If you live or do business in New Jersey, you may also interact with neighbouring or overlay codes (201). See the related codes section below to explore the rest of New Jersey.
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551 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 551?
Area code 551 is located in New Jersey, primarily serving Jersey City and surrounding cities including Hackensack, Bayonne. The region operates on ET (America/New_York) time.
What state is 551 area code?
551 is a New Jersey area code. It was put into service in 2001 as an overlay and shares its geographic footprint with overlay code 201.
Is 551 a scam area code?
551 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to New Jersey. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 551 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 551 use?
Area code 551 operates on ET (America/New_York). Numbers in this area code follow standard New Jersey time-zone rules including any daylight-saving transitions for that region.
Can I look up a specific 551 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 551 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 551 and 201?
551 and 201 cover the same New Jersey 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.