Area Code 973

FTC complaints involving 973 numbers

Numbers shown with area code 973 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Other”, “Dropped call or no message”, “Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)”.

Most-complained 973 numbers:

• (973) 621-0060 — 18 complaints
• (973) 852-7124 — 16 complaints
• (973) 363-9051 — 10 complaints
• (973) 387-6478 — 9 complaints
• (973) 715-6297 — 9 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.

Frequently asked questions

Where is area code 973?

Area code 973 covers Newark and nearby cities including Paterson, Clifton, Passaic in New Jersey, in the Eastern Time.

What cities use area code 973?

Area code 973 serves Newark, Paterson, Clifton, Passaic, East Orange, and 13 other communities in New Jersey.

What time zone is area code 973 in?

Area code 973 is in the Eastern Time (America/New_York).

How do you dial a 973 number?

Dial all 10 digits: 973 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 973 and the local number.

Is a call from area code 973 a scam?

A 973 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 973 a country code?

No. 973 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 973 number written for international dialing looks like +1 973 followed by the 7-digit local number.