How many area codes does New Jersey have?

New Jersey has 9 active geographic area codes in the North American Numbering Plan: 201, 551, 609, 732, 848, 856, 862, 908, 973. Each code serves a distinct region or acts as an overlay for a high-demand metro area.

What is the oldest area code in New Jersey?

The oldest area code in New Jersey is 201, assigned in 1947. It serves Jersey City and the Northeastern New Jersey region. 201 is one of the original 86 area codes created when the North American Numbering Plan was first established.

Can I get a New Jersey phone number from anywhere?

Yes. DialPhone virtual phone numbers are not tied to a physical location. You can get a New Jersey area code number and use it from any device — desktop, mobile, or browser — anywhere with an internet connection. This makes New Jersey numbers ideal for remote teams, distributed businesses, and sales teams targeting New Jersey customers.

How much does a New Jersey area code number cost?

DialPhone plans start at $24 per user per month on the Core plan. Every plan includes your choice of New Jersey area code number, unlimited US and Canada calling, business SMS, AI call captions, and a free 14-day trial — no credit card required. See the DialPhone pricing page for current tier details.

Can I port my existing New Jersey number to DialPhone?

Yes. DialPhone supports free number porting from any major US or Canadian carrier, including existing New Jersey area code numbers. Porting typically completes in 2 to 5 business days with zero service interruption. See the complete number porting guide for step-by-step instructions.

What time zones are used in New Jersey?

New Jersey area codes span the ET time zone. When scheduling calls with New Jersey customers, verify the specific area code's time zone to avoid calling outside business hours.

Area Codes in New Jersey — Local Business Phone Numbers

Quick answer

New Jersey has 9 active geographic area codes covering Newark, Jersey City, Trenton. The most-recognized codes are 201, 609, 908, serving Newark and the Northern New Jersey region.

Total codes: 9
Top metro: Newark
Time zone: ET
Largest code: 862 (Newark)

By Darshan M

Growth Operations Lead at DialPhone · Verified against NANPA data

Area codes in New Jersey

New Jersey is served by 9 active geographic area codes in the North American Numbering Plan. These codes were assigned between 1947 and 2009 as population and call demand grew across the state.

Code	Primary City	Region	Established	Overlay Codes	Population
201	Jersey City	Northeastern New Jersey	1947	551	1,500,000
551	Jersey City	Northeastern New Jersey	2001	201	1,500,000
609	Trenton	Southern New Jersey	1958	—	1,300,000
732	New Brunswick	Central New Jersey	1997	848	1,300,000
848	New Brunswick	Central New Jersey	2009	732	1,300,000
856	Camden	Southern New Jersey	1999	—	800,000
862	Newark	Northern New Jersey	2001	973	2,000,000
908	Elizabeth	Central New Jersey	1990	—	700,000
973	Newark	Northern New Jersey	1997	862	2,000,000

Time zones in New Jersey

All area codes in New Jersey fall in the ET time zone.

ET — area codes: 201, 551, 609, 732, 848, 856, 862, 908, 973

Top metros and their area codes

Below are the primary cities in New Jersey and the area codes that serve each metro. Cities with multiple codes share geography due to overlay assignments added as demand grew.

Camden — 856
Elizabeth — 908
Jersey City — 201 , 551
New Brunswick — 732 , 848
Newark — 862 , 973
Trenton — 609

Why get a local New Jersey number?

A New Jersey area code number gives your business three core advantages:

Local trust signal. Customers in New Jersey recognize local area codes as their own. A familiar caller ID builds immediate credibility for service businesses, sales teams, and patient communication.
Higher answer rate. Calls from a local area code are answered far more often than toll-free or out-of-area numbers — industry data puts the lift at 20–40%. That difference matters most for outbound sales, appointment confirmations, and service callbacks.
Targeted marketing. Advertising a local New Jersey number on print, radio, digital, and outdoor channels converts better than a national 800 number for audiences who prefer doing business locally.

How to get a New Jersey area code number with DialPhone

Setting up a New Jersey business number takes under 10 minutes:

Sign up for a DialPhone plan. Choose any plan starting at $24/user/month. Free 14-day trial, no credit card required.
Search available New Jersey numbers. Filter the DialPhone number inventory by state, area code, city, or number pattern.
Choose your number and configure. Assign your new New Jersey number to a user or team, configure call routing, voicemail, AI receptionist, and business SMS.
Port your existing number (optional). Already have a New Jersey number? Free number porting completes in 2 to 5 business days with zero service interruption.