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New Jersey
Area Codes

New Jersey (NJ) has 10 area codes: 201, 551, 609, 640, 732, 848, 856, 862, 908, and 973. Jersey City uses 201.

10Area Codes
Eastern (ET)Time Zone
NortheastRegion
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Total Codes
10
Primary City
Jersey City
Time Zone
Eastern (ET)
Region
Northeast
State Abbr
NJ
LIVE COVERAGE · NEW JERSEY

New Jersey area code coverage map

COMPLETE DIRECTORY

All area codes in New Jersey

CodeRegionMajor Cities
201Northeast New JerseyJersey City, Hackensack, HobokenGet this number 551Northeast NJ (overlay)Jersey City, Hackensack, Fort LeeGet this number 609Central New JerseyTrenton, Princeton, Atlantic CityGet this number 640Central NJ (overlay)Trenton, Hamilton, EwingGet this number 732Central New JerseyEdison, New Brunswick, Toms RiverGet this number 848Central NJ (overlay)Toms River, Lakewood, BrickGet this number 856South New JerseyCamden, Cherry Hill, VinelandGet this number 862North New Jersey (overlay)Newark, Paterson, ElizabethGet this number 908Central New JerseyElizabeth, Union, PlainfieldGet this number 973North New JerseyNewark, Paterson, CliftonGet this number
WHY GO LOCAL

Why your business needs a New Jersey number

Look local in Jersey City

When your caller ID shows a Jersey City number, customers in New Jersey are far more likely to pick up and trust the call.

Expand without an office

You don't need an office in New Jersey to look local — a virtual NJ number gives you presence without the overhead.

Serve customers in their time zone

With New Jersey on Eastern (ET), smart call routing keeps you in sync with customers' hours and never misses a beat.

Cover all of New Jersey at once

With 10 area codes across New Jersey, you can manage multiple local numbers from a single, simple dashboard.

A SHORT HISTORY

How New Jersey got its area codes

The area codes serving New Jersey have evolved over decades, reflecting the state's growth and changing communication needs.

1947

Area code 201 arrives in Northeast New Jersey

201 was New Jersey's first of these codes, assigned to Northeast New Jersey and anchored by Jersey City. It remains the code most New Jersey residents associate with Jersey City and Hackensack.

1958

Area code 609 arrives in Central New Jersey

As Central New Jersey grew, 609 was introduced to keep up with demand for new numbers around Trenton and Princeton. Existing numbers kept their codes — 609 simply opened fresh inventory for the area.

1958

Area code 908 arrives in Central New Jersey

As Central New Jersey grew, 908 was introduced to keep up with demand for new numbers around Elizabeth and Union. Existing numbers kept their codes — 908 simply opened fresh inventory for the area.

1997

Area code 732 arrives in Central New Jersey

As Central New Jersey grew, 732 was introduced to keep up with demand for new numbers around Edison and New Brunswick. Existing numbers kept their codes — 732 simply opened fresh inventory for the area.

1997

Area code 973 arrives in North New Jersey

As North New Jersey grew, 973 was introduced to keep up with demand for new numbers around Newark and Paterson. Existing numbers kept their codes — 973 simply opened fresh inventory for the area.

2001

Area code 551 arrives in Northeast NJ (overlay)

As Northeast NJ (overlay) grew, 551 was introduced to keep up with demand for new numbers around Jersey City and Hackensack. Existing numbers kept their codes — 551 simply opened fresh inventory for the area.

2001

Area code 848 arrives in Central NJ (overlay)

As Central NJ (overlay) grew, 848 was introduced to keep up with demand for new numbers around Toms River and Lakewood. Existing numbers kept their codes — 848 simply opened fresh inventory for the area.

2001

Area code 856 arrives in South New Jersey

As South New Jersey grew, 856 was introduced to keep up with demand for new numbers around Camden and Cherry Hill. Existing numbers kept their codes — 856 simply opened fresh inventory for the area.

2001

Area code 862 arrives in North New Jersey (overlay)

As North New Jersey (overlay) grew, 862 was introduced to keep up with demand for new numbers around Newark and Paterson. Existing numbers kept their codes — 862 simply opened fresh inventory for the area.

2018

Area code 640 arrives in Central NJ (overlay)

As Central NJ (overlay) grew, 640 was introduced to keep up with demand for new numbers around Trenton and Hamilton. Existing numbers kept their codes — 640 simply opened fresh inventory for the area.

MORE THAN A NUMBER

Everything included with your NJ number

Every New Jersey number from MeraTalk comes loaded with the tools your business needs, all included from day one.

Calling & SMS on one number

Make and receive crystal-clear calls and texts on your NJ number from any device, anywhere.

AI receptionist

An AI receptionist answers your calls around the clock, greeting callers and routing them without missing a beat.

Voicemail transcription

Voicemails arrive as readable text, so you can scan messages at a glance instead of listening to each one.

Call routing & ring groups

Route New Jersey calls to the right person, team, or device automatically, so every caller reaches who they need.

Shared team inbox

A shared team inbox keeps every call, text, and voicemail in one place, so your whole team stays in sync.

Number porting

Already have a New Jersey number? Bring it with you to MeraTalk through simple, hassle-free porting.

Browse area codes by state

Northeast listed first

STATE
CODES
AREA CODES
4 codes
203·475·860·959
1 code
302
1 code
207
5 codes
240·301·410·443·667
9 codes
339·351·413·508·617·774·781+2 more
19 codes
212·315·332·347·516·518·585+12 more
13 codes
215·223·267·272·412·445·484+6 more
1 code
802
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