Area Code 862New Jersey

Active General Purpose Code Overlay United States

Area code 862 is located in New Jersey and operates on Eastern Time . The largest city served is Newark .

Coverage Area

Area code 862 — New Jersey

Area Code Details

Area Code
862
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
December 29, 2001
Assigned
April 2, 2001
Population Served
~511,408 est.
Overlay Complex
862/973

History & Relationships

Split from

973
New Jersey

Overlay complex — shares geography with

Rate Centers & Exchanges

11 rate centers identified within area code 862

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Frequently Asked Questions About Area Code 862

What state is area code 862?

Area code 862 is located in New Jersey, United States.

Where is area code 862 from?

Area code 862 originates from New Jersey. It operates in the Eastern Time zone.

What time zone is area code 862?

Area code 862 falls within the Eastern Time zone (Eastern Time).

What cities are in area code 862?

Area code 862 serves cities including Newark, Passaic, Bloomfield, Orange, Nutley, Morristown, Pompton Lakes, Chatham, and more.

Is a call from area code 862 a scam?

Area code 862 is a legitimate general purpose code area code serving New Jersey. Like any area code, individual numbers using 862 can be used for scam calls — always verify the specific number if you receive an unexpected or suspicious call.