Area Code 201New Jersey

Active General Purpose Code Overlay United States

Area code 201 is located in New Jersey and operates on Eastern Time . The largest city served is Newark .

Coverage Area

Area code 201 — New Jersey

Area Code Details

Area Code
201
State / Province
New Jersey (NJ)
Country
United States
Time Zone
Eastern Time Eastern Time
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Status
Active
Code Type
General Purpose Code
In Service Since
January 1, 1947
Assigned
January 1, 1947
Population Served
~926,417 est.
Overlay Complex
201/551

History & Relationships

New codes split from 201

Overlay complex — shares geography with

Rate Centers & Exchanges

16 rate centers identified within area code 201

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Frequently Asked Questions About Area Code 201

What state is area code 201?

Area code 201 is located in New Jersey, United States.

Where is area code 201 from?

Area code 201 originates from New Jersey. It operates in the Eastern Time zone.

What time zone is area code 201?

Area code 201 falls within the Eastern Time zone (Eastern Time).

What cities are in area code 201?

Area code 201 serves cities including Newark, Jersey City, Union City, Bayonne, Hackensack, Kearny, Fair Lawn, Englewood, and more.

Is a call from area code 201 a scam?

Area code 201 is a legitimate general purpose code area code serving New Jersey. Like any area code, individual numbers using 201 can be used for scam calls — always verify the specific number if you receive an unexpected or suspicious call.