A 212 reads as Manhattan tenure
If you can secure a 212 number, it instantly signals NYC insider status — Manhattan-based business, long-time New Yorker, not a transplant. The prestige is unmatched in US telephony.
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New York area codes the complete map & list.
Get a 212 that signals Manhattan tenure, a 718 that says Brooklyn-Queens, a 917 NYC mobile, or any of New York's 19 area codes on the phone you already own. The most recognised prefixes in American telephony.
New York has 19 active area codes — 212, 718, 516 and 16 more. You can get a virtual New York phone number from any of these area codes through CallMama without a US address or SIM card.
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01 — NEW YORK AT A GLANCE
New York, by the numbers.
New York was assigned four original area codes in 1947: 212 (NYC and Long Island), 315 (central NY/Syracuse), 716 (Buffalo) and 914 (Westchester). Long Island moved to its own code, 516, in 1951.
The defining shift came in 1984 when 718 split from 212 to cover Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island — leaving 212 restricted to Manhattan alone, and turning it into the most recognised area code in the United States.
917 was added in 1992 as the first NYC overlay, initially mobile-only. 646, 347, 929 and 332 followed between 1999 and 2017. Today fresh 212 assignments are essentially exhausted — held by long-tenured Manhattan businesses and residents.
DID YOU KNOW?
Manhattan's 212 area code is so coveted that vintage 212 numbers have been reported selling for thousands of dollars on grey-market "number broker" services. The FCC formally prohibits number resale, but the practice persists. A 917 NYC mobile is the closest modern equivalent — instantly recognisable as New York City and still actively assigned.
02 — REGIONAL MAP
New York area code region map.
Every New York area code plotted at its primary city. Click any marker for that code's details. Overlays share geography with their parent code — they're shown offset on the map for visibility.
212Manhattan·718Brooklyn·516Hempstead·914Yonkers·585Rochester·NYC
03 — AREA CODES
All New York area codes. One state.
Every New York metro covered by a different prefix. Open any card to view its full detail page.
04 — CITIES
600+ New York cities, one searchable list.
Find your city, find its area code, then activate a number with that prefix.
New York City212
Buffalo716
Rochester585
Yonkers914
Syracuse315
Albany518
New Rochelle914
Mount Vernon914
Schenectady518
Utica315
White Plains914
Hempstead516
05 — WHY NEW YORK
Six reasons to pick a New York number.
A local New York prefix outperforms an out-of-state cell at every customer touchpoint.
917 NYC mobile signals tri-state credibility
Originally NYC-only and mobile-only, 917 is widely recognized as "real New Yorker on a cell." Better than 646 or 332 for first impressions.
718 Brooklyn-Queens authenticity
In an era of Brooklyn gentrification, 718 carries serious local cred — Bushwick artists, Bay Ridge restaurateurs, Astoria families. Reads as borough-native, not weekender.
Eastern Time alignment with Wall Street
NY-area-code numbers tell finance and media recipients you're reachable on their schedule — 9am Eastern, not 6am from a California 415.
NYC local-pack for service businesses
Plumbers, dentists, photographers — Google's NYC local pack favors businesses with 212/718/917/646 over 800-numbers. Direct impact on first-page ranking.
Hold your 212 free between leases
Cancel and your number is held free for 12 months. Move out of Manhattan and back? Your 212 is waiting. No port, no number loss, no carrier negotiation.
Ready to sound local in New York?Pick your New York area code and start receiving calls today.
Get a New York number 06 — REACH
19.5M New Yorkers across every area code.
Each New York area code covers a distinct region. Here's how the population breaks down.
Source: US Census Bureau / ACS estimates.
$2.1TState GDP
20.1MNYC metro population
$82KMedian household income
8hDrive end-to-end across New York
07 — ACTIVATE
Three taps to a New York number.
Pick the digits, install the app, take the first call. That's the whole sequence.
PICK A 212 NUMBER
(212) 555-▮▮▮▮
212-555-0142212-555-0317
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08 — EVERY US AREA CODE
Browse every US area code.
Search by state, city, or number — then click any code to open its detail page. New York is in here too.
List of USA States and Their Area Codes
| State | Area Codes | Time Zone | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 205251256334659938 | CT | 6 |
| Alaska | 907 | AKT | 1 |
| Arizona | 480520602623928 | MST | 5 |
| Arkansas | 479501870 | CT | 3 |
| California | 213310408415510619650714818916 | PT | 10 |
| Colorado | 303719720970 | MT | 4 |
| Connecticut | 203475860959 | ET | 4 |
| Delaware | 302 | ET | 1 |
| District of Columbia | 202 | ET | 1 |
| Florida | 239305321407561727786813850904954 | ET* | 11 |
| Georgia | 229404470478678706762770912 | ET | 9 |
| Hawaii | 808 | HST | 1 |
| Idaho | 208986 | MT* | 2 |
| Illinois | 217224309312331618630708773779815847872 | CT | 13 |
| Indiana | 219260317463574765812930 | ET* | 8 |
| Iowa | 319515563641712 | CT | 5 |
| Kansas | 316620785913 | CT* | 4 |
| Kentucky | 270364502606859 | ET* | 5 |
| Louisiana | 225318337504985 | CT | 5 |
| Maine | 207 | ET | 1 |
| Maryland | 240301410443667 | ET | 5 |
| Massachusetts | 339351413508617774781857978 | ET | 9 |
| Michigan | 231248269313517586616734810906947989 | ET* | 12 |
| Minnesota | 218320507612651763952 | CT | 7 |
| Mississippi | 228601662769 | CT | 4 |
| Missouri | 314417573636660816 | CT | 6 |
| Montana | 406 | MT | 1 |
| Nebraska | 308402531 | CT* | 3 |
| Nevada | 702725775 | PT | 3 |
| New Hampshire | 603 | ET | 1 |
| New Jersey | 201551609732848856862908973 | ET | 9 |
| New Mexico | 505575 | MT | 2 |
| New York | 212315332347516518585607631646680716718838845914917929934 | ET | 19 |
| North Carolina | 252336704743828910919980984 | ET | 9 |
| North Dakota | 701 | CT* | 1 |
| Ohio | 216234330380419440513567614740937 | ET | 11 |
| Oklahoma | 405539580918 | CT | 4 |
| Oregon | 458503541971 | PT* | 4 |
| Pennsylvania | 215267272412445484570610717724814878 | ET | 12 |
| Rhode Island | 401 | ET | 1 |
| South Carolina | 803843854864 | ET | 4 |
| South Dakota | 605 | CT* | 1 |
| Tennessee | 423615629731865901931 | CT* | 7 |
| Texas | 210214254281325346361409430432469512682713737806817830832903 | CT* | 20 |
| Utah | 385435801 | MT | 3 |
| Vermont | 802 | ET | 1 |
| Virginia | 276434540571703757804 | ET | 7 |
| Washington | 206253360425509564 | PT | 6 |
| West Virginia | 304681 | ET | 2 |
| Wisconsin | 262414534608715920 | CT | 6 |
| Wyoming | 307 | MT | 1 |
| Puerto Rico | 787939 | AST | 2 |
Showing all 52 states & territories* State spans multiple time zones — code-level zone may differ.
09 — ANSWERS
Frequently asked questions about New York area codes.
How many area codes does New York have?
New York has 19 active area codes including 212/646/332 (Manhattan), 718/347/929 (Brooklyn/Queens/Bronx/Staten Island), 917 (NYC mobile), 516 (Long Island Nassau), 631 (Long Island Suffolk), 914 (Westchester), 716 (Buffalo), 585 (Rochester), 315/680 (Syracuse), 518/838 (Albany) and more.
Can I get a fresh 212 area code?
Fresh 212 numbers are essentially unavailable — the code has been in number-exhaust status for years. The reliable way to obtain a 212 line is to port in an existing 212 number from another carrier. For new lines, 917, 646 and 332 are the working NYC alternatives.
What is the difference between 212, 718, 917 and 646?
212 = Manhattan (original 1947). 718 = Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island (split from 212 in 1984). 917 = NYC overlay (1992, originally mobile/pager only). 646 = Manhattan overlay (1999). All four route equally to New York City; 212 carries the strongest cultural recognition.
What area code is Long Island?
516 covers Nassau County (western Long Island — Hempstead, Garden City, Great Neck). 631 covers Suffolk County (eastern Long Island — Brookhaven, Smithtown, Babylon, the Hamptons). Both split from 212 / 516 as Long Island's population grew.
What area code is upstate New York?
Upstate uses several codes: 518 (Albany/Capital, with 838 as overlay), 315 (Syracuse/central NY, with 680 as overlay), 585 (Rochester), 716 (Buffalo/western NY), 607 (Binghamton/Southern Tier), 845 (Hudson Valley/Catskills).
Can I get a New York number if I don't live in New York?
Yes. CallMama doesn't require a New York billing address or proof of in-state residency. Pick any of the 19 New York area codes from anywhere in the world — number selection happens at signup.
Will my outbound calls show a New York prefix?
Yes. Every outbound call displays your chosen 212, 917, 718, 646 (or whichever code you picked) on the recipient's caller ID — New Yorkers see a familiar local prefix, not "Unknown" or an out-of-state cell.
Can I port my existing New York number to CallMama?
Yes. Any New York number from Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, Spectrum, Optimum or any other US carrier can be ported in. This includes prized 212 numbers — the only practical route to keeping a 212 on a flexible plan.
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