Area codes in Garden City, New York
Garden City, New York uses 2 area codes — 516 and 363. The main Garden City area code is 516.
Area codes serving Garden City
Phone numbers in Garden City are written as ten digits — for example (516) 555-0190 — and fall in the Eastern Time zone.
How Garden City came to have 2 area codes
The original Garden City area code is 516, in service since 1951. As the area ran low on available numbers, an overlay code was added over the same region for new phone lines: 363 (2023). Existing numbers kept their original code — an overlay never forces anyone to change their number — which is why Garden City now uses all 2 codes and every local call is dialed with ten digits.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the area code for Garden City?
The main area code for Garden City, New York is 516. Garden City is now served by 2 area codes in total: 516, 363.
How many area codes does Garden City have?
Garden City has 2 area codes: 516, 363.
Why does Garden City have more than one area code?
As Garden City used up the numbers available in its original area code (516, in service since 1951), additional "overlay" codes were added over the same area so new phone numbers could keep being assigned.
How do you dial a Garden City number?
Dial all 10 digits — the area code (516 or 363) followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1, then the area code and number.
Sourced from the official NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administrator) numbering database, current as of August 2, 2026. Refreshed monthly.