Area Code 201
Area code 201 covers Hackensack and nearby cities including Jersey City, Union City, Bayonne in New Jersey, in the Eastern Time.
Area code 201 quick facts
| Location | Hackensack, New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| In service | 1947-01-01 |
| Overlay codes | 551 |
| Nearby codes | 551, 212, 332, 646, 862, 973 |
| Carrier coverage | 779 prefixes; 32% wireless |
| FTC complaint data | 1,156 complaints across 253 numbers |
| Data current as of | August 2, 2026 |
Is a call from 201 a scam? Who called me from 201?
FTC complaints involving 201 numbers
Numbers shown with area code 201 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Energy, solar, & utilities”, “Other”, “Medical & prescriptions”.
Most-complained 201 numbers:
- (201) 534-5824 — 63 complaints
- (201) 534-5822 — 41 complaints
- (201) 259-9223 — 26 complaints
- (201) 500-9357 — 23 complaints
- (201) 971-2252 — 23 complaints
These are FTC Do Not Call complaints filed about specific numbers shown with this area code — frequently spoofed. The area code itself is not a scam. See the most-reported area codes and the most-reported phone numbers nationwide.
Cities in area code 201
Hackensack, Jersey City, Union City, Bayonne, Hoboken, West New York, Kearny, Bergenfield, Cliffside Park, Englewood, Fair Lawn, Fort Lee
Area codes by city
Carriers in area code 201
Area code 201 spans 779 prefixes, about 32% wireless. Top carriers: VERIZON NEW JERSEY, INC., OMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. - NJ, CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - NJ, MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC. Look up the carrier and line type for a 201 number.
Other New Jersey area codes
- 551 — Jersey City
- 609 — Atlantic City
- 640 — Atlantic City
- 732 — New Brunswick
- 848 — New Brunswick
- 856 — Camden
- 862 — Newark
- 908 — Elizabeth
- 973 — Newark
Nearby area codes
Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 201?
Area code 201 covers Hackensack and nearby cities including Jersey City, Union City, Bayonne in New Jersey, in the Eastern Time.
What cities use area code 201?
Area code 201 serves Hackensack, Jersey City, Union City, Bayonne, Hoboken, and 11 other communities in New Jersey.
What time zone is area code 201 in?
Area code 201 is in the Eastern Time (America/New_York).
How do you dial a 201 number?
Dial all 10 digits: 201 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 201 and the local number.
Is a call from area code 201 a scam?
A 201 number is geographically tied to New Jersey, but caller ID can be spoofed, so the displayed area code does not prove where a caller really is. If you did not expect the call, do not share personal information and consider looking the number up.
Is 201 a country code?
No. 201 is a US area code (a domestic 3-digit code), not a country code. The country (calling) code for the United States is +1, shared across the North American Numbering Plan. So a full 201 number written for international dialing looks like +1 201 followed by the 7-digit local number.
Sourced from the official NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administrator) numbering database, current as of August 2, 2026. Refreshed monthly.