Area Code 609 — New Jersey

Q: What time zone is area code 609?

Area code 609 is in the Eastern Time zone (Eastern Time).

Active General Purpose Code Overlay United States

Area code 609 is located in New Jersey and operates on Eastern Time . The largest city served is Trenton .

Coverage Area

Area code 609 — New Jersey

Area Code Details

Area Code: 609
State / Province: New Jersey (NJ)
Country: United States
Time Zone: Eastern Time Eastern Time
Local Time Now: —
Status: Active
Code Type: General Purpose Code
In Service Since: January 1, 1957
Assigned: January 1, 1957
Population Served: ~308,079 est.
Overlay Complex: 609/640

Cities Served

Largest City Trenton

Trenton Atlantic City Ewing Princeton Pleasantville Haddonfield Ocean City Mount Holly Burlington Brigantine Fort Dix Cape May Court House Wildwood Salem Lawrenceville Bordentown Lambertville Barnegat Cranbury Florence (Burlington)

History & Relationships

Rate Centers & Exchanges

21 rate centers identified within area code 609

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Frequently Asked Questions About Area Code 609

What state is area code 609?

Area code 609 is located in New Jersey, United States.

Where is area code 609 from?

Area code 609 originates from New Jersey. It operates in the Eastern Time zone.

What time zone is area code 609?

Area code 609 falls within the Eastern Time zone (Eastern Time).

What cities are in area code 609?

Area code 609 serves cities including Trenton, Atlantic City, Ewing, Princeton, Pleasantville, Haddonfield, Ocean City, Mount Holly, and more.

Is a call from area code 609 a scam?

Area code 609 is a legitimate general purpose code area code serving New Jersey. Like any area code, individual numbers using 609 can be used for scam calls — always verify the specific number if you receive an unexpected or suspicious call.