Northeast region · Eastern Time
New Jersey Area Codes
All 9 area codes serving New Jersey, the cities each one covers, and which are overlays. New Jersey is served by 9 area codes in the Eastern Time zone.
Last updated June 5, 2026
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Every New Jersey area code
New Jersey is served by 9 area codes in the Eastern Time zone. 5 of these are overlay codes layered over busy metros; the rest are geographic codes.
| Code | Main city | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 201 | Jersey City | Geographic | In service |
| 551 | Jersey City | Overlay | In service |
| 609 | Trenton | Geographic | In service |
| 732 | Toms River | Overlay | In service |
| 848 | Toms River | Overlay | In service |
| 856 | Camden | Geographic | In service |
| 862 | Newark | Overlay | In service |
| 908 | Elizabeth | Geographic | In service |
| 973 | Newark | Overlay | In service |
Area codes and dialing in New Jersey
New Jersey's 9 area codes mix older geographic codes with newer overlays. The busiest metros — around Camden, Elizabeth, Jersey City — carry the most numbers and rely on overlays, which is why 10-digit dialing is required there. Quieter parts of the state may still use a single code. The original code in the New Jersey list is 201 (Jersey City).
Whenever a New Jersey region runs low on numbers, a new overlay is added on top rather than splitting the map, so existing customers keep their numbers. See 10-digit dialing for what that means in practice, or the newest area codes for upcoming changes.
Cities with multiple area codes
These New Jersey metros are served by an overlay of two or more codes, so 10-digit dialing applies: Jersey City · Newark · Toms River.
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New Jersey area code FAQ
How many area codes does New Jersey have?
New Jersey currently has 9 area codes: 201, 551, 609, 732, 848, 856, 862, 908, 973.
What is the main area code for New Jersey?
The busiest metro in New Jersey is served by the 201 code. Major cities include Camden, Elizabeth, Jersey City, Newark, Toms River.
Does New Jersey require 10-digit dialing?
Yes, in its overlay metros you must dial all 10 digits. Ten-digit dialing is the national standard.