845 Area Code — Poughkeepsie, NY
Area code 845 serves Poughkeepsie and 4 other cities in New York. Local time follows America/New_York. It overlays with 363, so 10-digit dialling is required.
- State
- New York
- Primary city
- Poughkeepsie
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- In service since
- 2000
- Type
- Geographic
- Overlay codes
- 363
Cities Served by 845
The 845 area code covers 5 cities and communities in New York.
- Poughkeepsie
- Newburgh
- Middletown
- Spring Valley
- Kingston
About Area Code 845
Area code 845 is a North American Numbering Plan (NANP) area code that has been in service since 2000. It is administered by NANPA on behalf of the FCC and serves the New York region anchored on Poughkeepsie.
845 now shares its territory with an overlay code (363). 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 845 are portable: a person who moved away from Poughkeepsie may still carry a 845 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 845 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 (363). See the related codes section below to explore the rest of New York.
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845 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 845?
Area code 845 is located in New York, primarily serving Poughkeepsie and surrounding cities including Newburgh, Middletown, Spring Valley. The region operates on ET (America/New_York) time.
What state is 845 area code?
845 is a New York area code. It was put into service in 2000 and shares its geographic footprint with overlay code 363.
Is 845 a scam area code?
845 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to New York. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 845 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 845 use?
Area code 845 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 845 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 845 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 845 and 363?
845 and 363 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.