718 Area Code: New York City — Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island
Updated: November 2026. Area code data: NANPA assignments via Simple Wikipedia and areacode.fyi, checked November 2026.
It covers Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and, since 1992, the Bronx. Overlays 347 and 929 serve the same area.
| Area code | 718 |
|---|---|
| Location | New York City — Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island |
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| Type | Geographic |
| In service since | 1984 |
| Region | New York |
Where is 718?
New York City — Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island. It covers Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and, since 1992, the Bronx. Overlays 347 and 929 serve the same area.
Time zone
Area code 718 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
718 was split from 212 in 1984 to serve Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island; the Bronx moved from 212 to 718 in 1992. Overlays 347 (1999) and 929 (2011) were added later.
How to dial 718
From the United States or Canada, dial 1 + 718 + the 7-digit number. From abroad, dial your international prefix, then 1 + 718 + the number — for example, +1 718 555 0132.
Is a call from 718 a scam?
Scammers can fake any area code, including 718. 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 718?
New York City — Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island.
What time zone is area code 718?
Eastern Time.
Is 718 a toll-free area code?
No. 718 is a regular geographic area code, so calls to it are charged at your normal rate.
How do I call a 718 number from abroad?
Dial your international prefix, then 1 + 718 + the 7-digit number — for example, +1 718 555 0132.
Should I call back an unknown 718 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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