New York uses a telephone numbering plan provided by the North American Numbering Plan (NANP).
The system was originally established by the American Telephone and Telegraph Company or also known as AT&T Corporation today, one of the most well-known telecommunications companies in the United States.
The United States utilizes approximately 335 area codes.
If you are looking for the New York City Zip Code, check out the guide here.
In total, the State of New York has 19 area codes, of which seven area codes are utilized by New York City alone.
The seven area codes you will find in New York City are:
- 212
- 332
- 347
- 646
- 718
- 917
- 929
Continue reading below to know more about the specific area codes for all of the five New York City boroughs.
New York City Area Codes
Area Code for Manhattan New York
The area codes 917, 212, 332, and 646 cover Manhattan, New York.
Area Code for the Bronx New York
The Bronx utilizes the area codes 917, 347, 718, and 929.
Area Code for Brooklyn New York
The area codes 917, 347, 718, and 929 are also used by Brooklyn.
Area Code for Queens New York
Queens also utilizes the area codes 917, 347, 718, and 929.
Area Code for Staten Island New York
The area codes 917, 347, 718, and 929 also cover Staten Island.
For easy reference, here is a table summary of New York City Area Codes:
(NYC Area Codes Image by Taylorluker via Wikimedia Commons)
New York City Area Codes Map
(New York State Area Codes by the Department of Public Service via NY.gov)
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In summary, area codes 347, 718, 917, and 929 are used by four boroughs: the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island.
The only area codes used by Manhattan alone are 212, 332, and 646.
As for the area code 917, it covers all five New York City boroughs.
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