Area Code 212
Area code 212 covers New York City in New York, in the Eastern Time.
Area code 212 quick facts
| Location | New York City, New York |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| In service | 1947-01-01 |
| Overlay codes | 332, 646, 917 |
| Nearby codes | 332, 646, 917, 347, 465, 718 |
| Carrier coverage | 785 prefixes; 6% wireless |
| FTC complaint data | 807 complaints across 90 numbers |
| Data current as of | August 2, 2026 |
Is a call from 212 a scam? Who called me from 212?
FTC complaints involving 212 numbers
Numbers shown with area code 212 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends”, “Other”, “Medical & prescriptions”.
Most-complained 212 numbers:
- (212) 270-6000 — 43 complaints
- (212) 384-1000 — 40 complaints
- (212) 561-5775 — 38 complaints
- (212) 931-0828 — 37 complaints
- (212) 962-0268 — 34 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 212
New York City
Area codes by city
Carriers in area code 212
Area code 212 spans 785 prefixes, about 6% wireless. Top carriers: VERIZON NEW YORK, INC., TC SYSTEMS, INC. - NY, PAETEC ITEL, LLC, MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC. Look up the carrier and line type for a 212 number.
Other New York area codes
- 315 — Syracuse
- 329 — Kingston
- 332 — New York City
- 347 — New York City
- 363 — Nassau
- 465 — New York City
- 516 — Nassau
- 518 — Albany
- 585 — Rochester
- 607 — Binghamton
- 624 — Buffalo
- 631 — Brentwood
- 646 — New York City
- 680 — Syracuse
- 716 — Buffalo
- 718 — New York City
- 838 — Albany
- 845 — Poughkeepsie
- 914 — Westchester
- 917 — New York City
- 929 — New York City
- 934 — Riverhead
Nearby area codes
- 332 — New York City
- 646 — New York City
- 917 — New York City
- 347 — New York City
- 465 — New York City
- 718 — New York City
Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 212?
Area code 212 covers New York City in New York, in the Eastern Time.
What cities use area code 212?
Area code 212 serves New York City in New York.
What time zone is area code 212 in?
Area code 212 is in the Eastern Time (America/New_York).
How do you dial a 212 number?
Dial all 10 digits: 212 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 212 and the local number.
Is a call from area code 212 a scam?
A 212 number is geographically tied to New York, 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 212 a country code?
No. 212 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 212 number written for international dialing looks like +1 212 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.