732 Area Code — Toms River, NJ
Area code 732 serves Toms River and 4 other cities in New Jersey. Local time follows America/New_York. It overlays with 848, so 10-digit dialling is required.
- State
- New Jersey
- Primary city
- Toms River
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- In service since
- 1997
- Type
- Geographic
- Overlay codes
- 848
Cities Served by 732
The 732 area code covers 5 cities and communities in New Jersey.
- Toms River
- New Brunswick
- Old Bridge
- Edison
- Lakewood
About Area Code 732
Area code 732 is a North American Numbering Plan (NANP) area code that has been in service since 1997. It is administered by NANPA on behalf of the FCC and serves the New Jersey region anchored on Toms River.
732 now shares its territory with an overlay code (848). 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 732 are portable: a person who moved away from Toms River may still carry a 732 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 732 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 (848). See the related codes section below to explore the rest of New Jersey.
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732 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 732?
Area code 732 is located in New Jersey, primarily serving Toms River and surrounding cities including New Brunswick, Old Bridge, Edison. The region operates on ET (America/New_York) time.
What state is 732 area code?
732 is a New Jersey area code. It was put into service in 1997 and shares its geographic footprint with overlay code 848.
Is 732 a scam area code?
732 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to New Jersey. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 732 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 732 use?
Area code 732 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 732 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 732 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 732 and 848?
732 and 848 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.