Call New Jersey
(+1) Area Codes
Need to call Newark, Jersey City, or the Shore? New Jersey uses multiple area codes including 201, 973, and 609. Make calls to any NJ number directly from your browser with no roaming fees.
How to Call New Jersey
Whether you are calling from another US state or from abroad, here is how to connect to NJ numbers.
Calling from Abroad
- 1Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 00 for Europe).
- 2Dial 1 (US Country Code).
- 3Dial the 3-digit NJ Area Code (e.g., 201).
- 4Dial the 7-digit phone number.
Calling from USA
- 1Dial 1 (optional on mobile).
- 2Dial the 3-digit NJ Area Code.
- 3Dial the 7-digit phone number.
Note: NJ requires 10-digit dialing even for local calls due to area code overlays.
New Jersey Area Codes List
Find the right area code for the city or region you are calling.
| Area Code | Major Cities / Region |
|---|---|
| 201 / 551 | North Jersey (Jersey City, Hackensack) |
| 973 / 862 | North Jersey (Newark, Paterson, Morristown) |
| 908 | Central Jersey (Elizabeth, Union County) |
| 732 / 848 | Central/Shore (New Brunswick, Asbury Park) |
| 609 / 640 | South Jersey (Trenton, Atlantic City) |
| 856 | South Jersey (Camden, Cherry Hill) |
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New Jersey
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201 Code
Did you know? 201 was the very first area code assigned in the original North American Numbering Plan (1947).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the area code for Newark, NJ?
Newark primarily uses the 973 area code, with 862 serving as an overlay code for the same region.
What is the area code for Jersey City?
Jersey City uses the historic 201 area code, along with the 551 overlay code.
Why do I have to dial 10 digits in New Jersey?
New Jersey has multiple 'overlay' area codes (like 551 over 201). To ensure the call goes to the right person, the FCC mandates 10-digit dialing (Area Code + Number) for all local calls.
How much does it cost to call New Jersey from Europe?
With StartACall, calls to the US (including NJ) are incredibly cheap, often around $0.01 to $0.02 per minute, regardless of where you are calling from.
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