212 area code
The 212 area code covers most of Manhattan in New York City. Main cities include Manhattan.
- State
- New York
- Main cities
- Manhattan
- Time zone
- Eastern Time
- Same area as
- 332, 646, 917
- In service since
- 1947
- Local calls
- 1 + 10 digits
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Where is the 212 area code?
Area code 212 covers most of Manhattan in New York City, including Manhattan. It went into service in 1947, as one of the original North American area codes. It shares the same area with 332, 646 and 917, so new local numbers there can get any of these codes. Local calls are dialed as 1 plus the 10-digit number.
Got a call from a 212 number?
A 212 number was first given out in the Manhattan area. Area codes show where a number was assigned, not where the caller is today, and spam callers can fake any number. If you don’t know the caller, let it go to voicemail or look up the full number before you call back.
212 area code FAQ
Where is the 212 area code?
212 covers most of Manhattan in New York City, including Manhattan.
What time zone is area code 212?
Area code 212 is on Eastern Time.
What other area codes cover the same area as 212?
332, 646 and 917. They’re overlay codes for the same area, so a local number there can have any of them.
Can I get a free 212 business phone number?
Yes. Pick 212 when you set up your Scheduley number and it gets a local number for you, if one is available. The number is free, and an AI receptionist can answer it 24/7 and book appointments.