Area Code 646
Area code 646 covers New York City in New York, in the Eastern Time.
Area code 646 quick facts
| Location | New York City, New York |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| In service | 1999-07-01 |
| Overlay codes | 212, 332, 917 |
| Nearby codes | 212, 332, 917, 347, 465, 718 |
| Carrier coverage | 784 prefixes; 47% wireless |
| FTC complaint data | 894 complaints across 134 numbers |
| Data current as of | August 2, 2026 |
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FTC complaints involving 646 numbers
Numbers shown with area code 646 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Other”, “Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends”, “Lotteries, prizes & sweepstakes”.
Most-complained 646 numbers:
- (646) 722-0144 — 101 complaints
- (646) 257-4500 — 85 complaints
- (646) 576-7516 — 34 complaints
- (646) 828-9272 — 29 complaints
- (646) 536-9618 — 25 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 646
New York City
Area codes by city
Carriers in area code 646
Area code 646 spans 784 prefixes, about 47% wireless. Top carriers: OMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. - NY, PAETEC ITEL, LLC, CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - NY, LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - NY. Look up the carrier and line type for a 646 number.
Other New York area codes
- 212 — New York City
- 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
- 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
- 212 — New York City
- 332 — 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 646?
Area code 646 covers New York City in New York, in the Eastern Time.
What cities use area code 646?
Area code 646 serves New York City in New York.
What time zone is area code 646 in?
Area code 646 is in the Eastern Time (America/New_York).
How do you dial a 646 number?
Dial all 10 digits: 646 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 646 and the local number.
Is a call from area code 646 a scam?
A 646 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 646 a country code?
No. 646 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 646 number written for international dialing looks like +1 646 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.