New Jersey Area Codes
New Jersey has 10 area codes. Located in the Northeast region of the United States.
All Area Codes in New Jersey
| Area Code | Primary City / Region | Full Number Format |
|---|---|---|
| 201 | Jersey City , New Jersey |
+1 (201) XXX-XXXX
|
| 551 | Jersey City , New Jersey |
+1 (551) XXX-XXXX
|
| 609 | Trenton , New Jersey |
+1 (609) XXX-XXXX
|
| 640 | Trenton , New Jersey |
+1 (640) XXX-XXXX
|
| 732 | New Brunswick , New Jersey |
+1 (732) XXX-XXXX
|
| 848 | New Brunswick , New Jersey |
+1 (848) XXX-XXXX
|
| 856 | Camden , New Jersey |
+1 (856) XXX-XXXX
|
| 862 | Newark , New Jersey |
+1 (862) XXX-XXXX
|
| 908 | Elizabeth , New Jersey |
+1 (908) XXX-XXXX
|
| 973 | Newark , New Jersey |
+1 (973) XXX-XXXX
|
How to Dial New Jersey Area Codes
Calling within the US
To call a phone number in New Jersey from anywhere within the United States:
1 + (201) + XXX-XXXX
- Dial 1 (the US/Canada country code)
- Dial the area code (e.g., 201)
- Dial the 7-digit local number
Calling from outside the US
To call New Jersey from an international location:
[Exit Code] + 1 + (201) + XXX-XXXX
Replace [Exit Code] with your country's international access code
(e.g., 00 from most European countries, 0011 from Australia).
Emergency Numbers
| 911 | Police, Fire, Ambulance (Emergency) |
| 311 | Non-emergency municipal services |
| 211 | Community services and information |
| 988 | Suicide & Crisis Lifeline |
About New Jersey Area Codes
New Jersey is served by 10 area codes within the North American Numbering Plan (NANP). The area codes are distributed across different cities and regions of the state to accommodate the demand for phone numbers.
All New Jersey phone numbers use the international country code +1, followed by the three-digit area code and a seven-digit local number, for a total of 11 digits when dialing internationally.
Some areas of New Jersey have overlay area codes, meaning two or more area codes serve the same geographic area. In these regions, 10-digit dialing is mandatory for all local calls.
New Jersey at a Glance
| State | New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Country Code | +1 |
| Area Codes | 10 |
| Region | Northeast |
| Codes List |
201
, 551
, 609
, 640
, 732
, 848
, 856
, 862
, 908
, 973
|
New Jersey Map
Map of New Jersey area code regions