Area Code 848
Area code 848 covers New Brunswick and nearby cities including Perth Amboy, Sayreville, Carteret in New Jersey, in the Eastern Time.
Area code 848 quick facts
| Location | New Brunswick, New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| In service | 2001-12-29 |
| Overlay codes | 732 |
| Nearby codes | 732, 908, 212, 332, 646, 917 |
| Carrier coverage | 273 prefixes; 48% wireless |
| FTC complaint data | 258 complaints across 42 numbers |
| Data current as of | August 2, 2026 |
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FTC complaints involving 848 numbers
Numbers shown with area code 848 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Other”, “Warranties & protection plans”, “Dropped call or no message”.
Most-complained 848 numbers:
- (848) 800-6928 — 48 complaints
- (848) 237-1545 — 27 complaints
- (848) 306-7240 — 19 complaints
- (848) 299-5791 — 14 complaints
- (848) 306-7226 — 7 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 848
New Brunswick, Perth Amboy, Sayreville, Carteret, East Brunswick, Edison, Lakewood, North Plainfield, Rahway, Somerset, South Old Bridge, Toms River
Area codes by city
Carriers in area code 848
Area code 848 spans 273 prefixes, about 48% wireless. Top carriers: ONVOY, LLC - NJ, NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC, OMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. - NJ, CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - NJ. Look up the carrier and line type for a 848 number.
Other New Jersey area codes
- 201 — Hackensack
- 551 — Jersey City
- 609 — Atlantic City
- 640 — Atlantic City
- 732 — New Brunswick
- 856 — Camden
- 862 — Newark
- 908 — Elizabeth
- 973 — Newark
Nearby area codes
- 732 — New Brunswick
- 908 — Elizabeth
- 212 — New York City
- 332 — New York City
- 646 — New York City
- 917 — New York City
Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 848?
Area code 848 covers New Brunswick and nearby cities including Perth Amboy, Sayreville, Carteret in New Jersey, in the Eastern Time.
What cities use area code 848?
Area code 848 serves New Brunswick, Perth Amboy, Sayreville, Carteret, East Brunswick, and 8 other communities in New Jersey.
What time zone is area code 848 in?
Area code 848 is in the Eastern Time (America/New_York).
How do you dial a 848 number?
Dial all 10 digits: 848 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 848 and the local number.
Is a call from area code 848 a scam?
A 848 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 848 a country code?
No. 848 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 848 number written for international dialing looks like +1 848 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.