New York area codes
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- New York
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New York is served by 19 area codes, from 212 in 1947 to 838 in 2017. 7 of them are overlays, added as older codes filled up.
Updated 28 July 2026
All area codes in New York
New York is served by 19 area codes. 212 is the oldest, in service since 1947; 838 is the newest, activated in 2017.
| Primary city | Region | Overlay of | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 212 | New York | — | 1947 | 98 | |
| 315 | Syracuse | — | 1947 | 391 | |
| 332 | New York | — | 2017 | 212 | 128 |
| 347 | New York | — | 1999 | 718 | 336 |
| 516 | Hempstead | — | 1951 | 465 | |
| 518 | Albany | — | 1947 | 1,447 | |
| 585 | Rochester | — | 2001 | 205 | |
| 607 | Binghamton | — | 1954 | 346 | |
| 631 | Brentwood | — | 1999 | 1,053 | |
| 646 | New York | — | 1999 | 212 | 388 |
| 680 | Syracuse | — | 2017 | 315 | 197 |
| 716 | Buffalo | — | 1947 | 575 | |
| 718 | New York | — | 1984 | 251 | |
| 838 | Albany | — | 2017 | 518 | 158 |
| 845 | Poughkeepsie | — | 2000 | 705 | |
| 914 | Yonkers | — | 1947 | 441 | |
| 917 | New York | — | 1992 | 373 | |
| 929 | New York | — | 2011 | 718 | 405 |
| 934 | Brentwood | — | 2016 | 631 | 73 |
New York area code map
New York sits in the Eastern Time zone, with its 19 codes spread across the state.
New York area codes by city
These are the New York cities served by more than one area code, or whose code also covers a wider area.
Albany
Brentwood
Syracuse
Binghamton
Buffalo
Hempstead
Poughkeepsie
Overlay codes and dialling rules in New York
7 of New York’s 19 area codes are overlays — a second code laid over an existing footprint instead of splitting it. Wherever an overlay operates, local calls require the full ten-digit number.
Spam call reports in New York
These New York area codes drew the most reports to the FTC in the 30 days to 28 July 2026. The figures describe numbers displaying each code, which caller ID spoofing can fake.
Most reported New York area codes · last 30 days
| Code | Primary city | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| 518 | Albany | 1,447 |
| 631 | Brentwood | 1,053 |
| 845 | Poughkeepsie | 705 |
| 716 | Buffalo | 575 |
| 516 | Hempstead | 465 |
| 914 | Yonkers | 441 |
| 929 | New York | 405 |
| 315 | Syracuse | 391 |
A number listed here may itself be a spoofing victim rather than the caller. These are unverified consumer reports.
Source: FTC Do Not Call Reported Calls Data, unverified consumer reports, retrieved 28 July 2026. Request a correction.
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Questions
How many area codes does New York have?
New York has 19 area codes: 212, 315, 332, 347, 516, 518, 585, 607, 631, 646, 680, 716, 718, 838, 845, 914, 917, 929, 934.
What is the main area code for New York?
The main area code for New York is 212.
Which New York area code is oldest?
Area code 212 is the oldest in New York, in service since 1947.
Do I need to dial ten digits in New York?
Yes, anywhere an overlay operates. 7 of New York’s codes are overlays, and ten-digit dialling is required for local calls in those areas.
Which New York area code gets the most spam calls?
Area code 518 (Albany) drew the most reports of any New York code in the 30 days to 28 July 2026, with 1,447 numbers reported.
Neighbouring states