Area codes in Hoboken, New Jersey
Hoboken, New Jersey uses 2 area codes — 201 and 551. The main Hoboken area code is 201.
Area codes serving Hoboken
Phone numbers in Hoboken are written as ten digits — for example (201) 555-0190 — and fall in the Eastern Time zone.
How Hoboken came to have 2 area codes
The original Hoboken area code is 201, in service since 1947. As the area ran low on available numbers, an overlay code was added over the same region for new phone lines: 551 (2001). Existing numbers kept their original code — an overlay never forces anyone to change their number — which is why Hoboken 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 Hoboken?
The main area code for Hoboken, New Jersey is 201. Hoboken is now served by 2 area codes in total: 201, 551.
How many area codes does Hoboken have?
Hoboken has 2 area codes: 201, 551.
Why does Hoboken have more than one area code?
As Hoboken used up the numbers available in its original area code (201, in service since 1947), additional "overlay" codes were added over the same area so new phone numbers could keep being assigned.
How do you dial a Hoboken number?
Dial all 10 digits — the area code (201 or 551) 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.