973 Area Code — Newark, NJ
Area code 973 serves Newark and 4 other cities in New Jersey. Local time follows America/New_York. It overlays with 862, so 10-digit dialling is required.
- State
- New Jersey
- Primary city
- Newark
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- In service since
- 1997
- Type
- Geographic
- Overlay codes
- 862
Cities Served by 973
The 973 area code covers 5 cities and communities in New Jersey.
- Newark
- Paterson
- Elizabeth
- Clifton
- Passaic
About Area Code 973
Area code 973 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 Newark.
973 now shares its territory with an overlay code (862). 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 973 are portable: a person who moved away from Newark may still carry a 973 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 973 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 (862). See the related codes section below to explore the rest of New Jersey.
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973 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 973?
Area code 973 is located in New Jersey, primarily serving Newark and surrounding cities including Paterson, Elizabeth, Clifton. The region operates on ET (America/New_York) time.
What state is 973 area code?
973 is a New Jersey area code. It was put into service in 1997 and shares its geographic footprint with overlay code 862.
Is 973 a scam area code?
973 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to New Jersey. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 973 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 973 use?
Area code 973 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 973 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 973 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 973 and 862?
973 and 862 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.