212 Area Code: New York City — Manhattan
Updated: November 2026. Area code data: NANPA assignments via Simple Wikipedia and areacode.fyi, checked November 2026.
It covers Manhattan only. The other boroughs — Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island — use 718 and its overlays.
| Area code | 212 |
|---|---|
| Location | New York City — Manhattan |
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| Type | Geographic |
| In service since | 1947 |
| Region | New York |
Where is 212?
New York City — Manhattan. It covers Manhattan only. The other boroughs — Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island — use 718 and its overlays.
Time zone
Area code 212 is in the Eastern Time zone. The best time to call is generally between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. local time. Use our best time to call tool to compare it with your own time.
History
212 is one of the original area codes created in 1947. It once covered all of New York City; in 1984, 718 was split off for the outer boroughs, and Manhattan has since gained the overlays 917 (1992), 646 (1999) and 332 (2017).
How to dial 212
From the United States or Canada, dial 1 + 212 + the 7-digit number. From abroad, dial your international prefix, then 1 + 212 + the number — for example, +1 212 555 0132.
Is a call from 212 a scam?
Scammers can fake any area code, including 212. A number that looks local is not proof of who is calling. Never share passwords, verification codes or payment details with an unexpected caller; hang up and call the company back on a number from its official website. Report scam calls at reportfraud.ftc.gov, and forward spam texts to 7726.
Report scam calls at reportfraud.ftc.gov, forward spam texts to 7726, and register on the National Do Not Call Registry at donotcall.gov.
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FAQs
What city is area code 212?
New York City — Manhattan.
What time zone is area code 212?
Eastern Time.
Is 212 a toll-free area code?
No. 212 is a regular geographic area code, so calls to it are charged at your normal rate.
How do I call a 212 number from abroad?
Dial your international prefix, then 1 + 212 + the 7-digit number — for example, +1 212 555 0132.
Should I call back an unknown 212 number?
Only if you are expecting the call. If you do not recognise the number, look the company up independently instead of calling back — scammers often hope a callback will connect you to a premium-rate or phishing line.
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