Question 1

What is the area code for Jersey City?

Accepted Answer

The main area code for Jersey City, New Jersey is 201. Jersey City is now served by 2 area codes in total: 201, 551.

Question 2

How many area codes does Jersey City have?

Accepted Answer

Jersey City has 2 area codes: 201, 551.

Question 3

Why does Jersey City have more than one area code?

Accepted Answer

As Jersey City 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.

Question 4

How do you dial a Jersey City number?

Accepted Answer

Dial all 10 digits — the area code (201 or 551) followed by the 7-digit local number. From outside the U.S., dial +1, then the area code and number.

Area codes in Jersey City, New Jersey

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