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Queens, NY Area Codes
Queens is served by 5 area codes (347, 465, 718, 917, 929). Here's which is original, which are overlays, and how to pick one for a new local number.
Last updated October 3, 2026 · Source: NANPA
Area codes serving Queens
Queens sits in New York, part of the Northeast region and the Eastern Time zone. Its numbers are spread across an overlay of 5 codes that all cover the same ground: 347, 465, 718, 917, 929.
The original code is 718 (in service since 1984). As the area ran low on numbers, regulators added overlay codes on top instead of splitting the city, so longtime residents kept their numbers while new lines received a newer code.
| Code | Area served | In service |
|---|---|---|
| 347 | Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island in New York City | October 1, 1999 |
| 465 | Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island in New York City | June 18, 2026 |
| 718 | Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island in New York City | September 1, 1984 |
| 917 | All five boroughs of New York City, overlaying both Manhattan and the outer boroughs | January 1, 1992 |
| 929 | Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island in New York City | April 16, 2011 |
Nearby cities sharing these area codes
- New York City
- Brooklyn
- The Bronx
- Staten Island
- Flushing
- Jamaica
- Astoria
- Long Island City
- Williamsburg
- Bay Ridge
- Coney Island
- Riverdale
- Far Rockaway
- Manhattan
- Harlem
How to pick an area code for a new number
When you activate a new line in Queens, the carrier assigns whichever code has numbers available — you usually can't choose. If a specific code matters to you (for example the prestige of 718), ask the carrier whether any blocks remain, or request a number transfer. All codes here dial identically and cost the same.
Dialing in Queens
Because Queens is an overlay area, 10-digit dialing is mandatory: always dial the area code plus the seven-digit number, even for a neighbor. From outside the US, dial +1, then the area code and number. See 10-digit dialing and overlay area codes for the background. For every code in New York, visit the New York area codes page.
Quick answers
Queens area code FAQ
What area codes does Queens use?
Queens, NY is served by 5 area codes: 347, 465, 718, 917, 929.
Which is the original Queens area code?
718 is the original code for Queens, in service since 1984; the others were added later for more numbers.
What time zone is Queens in?
Queens is in the Eastern Time zone.
Do I need to dial the area code in Queens?
Yes. With multiple overlapping codes, 10-digit dialing is required for every call in this area.