How many area codes does New York have?

New York has 15 active geographic area codes in the North American Numbering Plan: 212, 315, 332, 347, 516, 518, 607, 631, 646, 716, 718, 845, 914, 917, 929. 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 York?

The oldest area code in New York is 212, assigned in 1947. It serves New York City and the Manhattan region. 212 is one of the original 86 area codes created when the North American Numbering Plan was first established.

Can I get a New York phone number from anywhere?

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

How much does a New York area code number cost?

DialPhone plans start at $24 per user per month on the Core plan. Every plan includes your choice of New York 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 York number to DialPhone?

Yes. DialPhone supports free number porting from any major US or Canadian carrier, including existing New York 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 York?

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

Area Codes in New York — Local Business Phone Numbers

Quick answer

New York has 15 active geographic area codes covering New York City, Huntington, Hempstead. The most-recognized codes are 212, 516, 914, serving New York City and the New York City (all boroughs) region.

Total codes: 15
Top metro: New York City
Time zone: ET
Largest code: 917 (New York City)

By Darshan M

Growth Operations Lead at DialPhone · Verified against NANPA data

Area codes in New York

New York is served by 15 active geographic area codes in the North American Numbering Plan. These codes were assigned between 1947 and 2017 as population and call demand grew across the state.

Code	Primary City	Region	Established	Overlay Codes	Population
212	New York City	Manhattan	1947	646, 332	1,600,000
315	Syracuse	Central New York	1947	680	900,000
332	New York City	Manhattan	2017	212, 646	1,600,000
347	New York City	NYC Outer Boroughs	1999	718, 929	6,700,000
516	Hempstead	Nassau County Long Island	1947	363	1,400,000
518	Albany	Capital Region New York	1947	838	900,000
607	Binghamton	Southern Tier New York	1954	—	500,000
631	Huntington	Suffolk County Long Island	1999	—	1,500,000
646	New York City	Manhattan	1999	212, 332	1,600,000
716	Buffalo	Western New York	1954	—	1,300,000
718	New York City	NYC Outer Boroughs	1984	347, 929	6,700,000
845	Poughkeepsie	Hudson Valley New York	2000	—	800,000
914	Yonkers	Westchester County	1947	—	1,000,000
917	New York City	New York City (all boroughs)	1992	212, 718, 646, 347, 929	8,300,000
929	New York City	NYC Outer Boroughs	2011	718, 347	6,700,000

Time zones in New York

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

ET — area codes: 212, 315, 332, 347, 516, 518, 607, 631, 646, 716, 718, 845, 914, 917, 929

Top metros and their area codes

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

Albany — 518
Binghamton — 607
Buffalo — 716
Hempstead — 516
Huntington — 631
New York City — 212 , 332 , 347 , 646 , 718 , 917 , 929
Poughkeepsie — 845
Syracuse — 315
Yonkers — 914

Why get a local New York number?

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

Local trust signal. Customers in New York 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 York 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 York area code number with DialPhone

Setting up a New York 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.
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Choose your number and configure. Assign your new New York number to a user or team, configure call routing, voicemail, AI receptionist, and business SMS.
Port your existing number (optional). Already have a New York number? Free number porting completes in 2 to 5 business days with zero service interruption.