New York Area Code

New York State is served by a variety of area codes, with the most well-known being 212, which covers Manhattan. Additionally, the five boroughs of New York City have multiple area codes, including 718, 917, and 347. Upstate New York and other regions also have their own unique area codes, ensuring efficient communication across the state.

State	New York
State Abbreviation:	NY
State Nickname:	Empire State Equality State
Capital City	Albany
Area Codes	212, 315, 347, 516, 518, 585, 607, 631, 646, 716, 718, 845, 914, 917, 929
Timezone	Eastern Time (ET)

What time zone is New York?

New York is located in the Eastern Time Zone (ET), which is UTC-5 during Standard Time (EST) and UTC-4 during Daylight Saving Time (EDT). The state observes Daylight Saving Time, which usually begins on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday in November when clocks are set forward by one hour. This time zone encompasses New York City and the broader state of New York.

Note that the start and end dates of daylight saving time can change

History

The history of New York's area codes is closely tied to the development and expansion of the telephone system in the state. When the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) was established in 1947, New York was initially assigned the iconic "212" area code, which covered the entire state. However, as the population and telecommunications needs of New York grew, additional area codes were introduced to provide enough unique phone numbers. This led to the creation of numerous area codes, such as "315" for upstate areas and "516" for Long Island. Subsequently, further subdivisions occurred to cater to specific regions within the state, including the boroughs of New York City, to ensure efficient communication.

All Area Codes in New York.

Area Code	Location	History and Details
212	Manhattan, NYC	Primarily serves Manhattan, part of New York City.
718	Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island	Covers the boroughs of Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, and the Bronx within NYC.
917	New York City (Mobile)	Serves mobile phone numbers in New York City.
516	Nassau County, Long Island	Covers Nassau County on Long Island.
631	Suffolk County, Long Island	Serves Suffolk County on Long Island.
914	Westchester County, Hudson Valley	Includes Westchester County and parts of the Hudson Valley.
845	Hudson Valley, Catskill Regions	Serves the Hudson Valley and Catskill regions.
716	Western New York, Buffalo	Covers Western New York, including Buffalo and its suburbs.
315	Central New York, Syracuse	Serves areas in Central New York, including Syracuse.
585	Rochester, Western NY	Includes Rochester and the western part of the state.
607	Southern Tier, Central NY	Covers Southern Tier and central regions of the state.
518	Capital District, Northeastern NY	Serves the Capital District and northeastern New York.

Largest Cities in New York with area codes

Quick overview of large cities, their area codes, and some historical context for each New York.

Name	Area Code	History and Details
New York City	212, 332, 646, 917, 718, 347, 929, 917	The largest city in New York State, comprising five boroughs: Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island. It has multiple area codes.
Buffalo	716	Buffalo is a major city in western New York with area code 716.
Rochester	585	Rochester, located in western New York, is served by area code 585.
Yonkers	914	Yonkers, a city in Westchester County, has area code 914.
Syracuse	315, 680	Syracuse, located in central New York, is served by area codes 315 and 680.
Albany	518	Albany, the state capital of New York, has area code 518.
New Rochelle	914	New Rochelle, located in Westchester County, uses area code 914.
Mount Vernon	914	Mount Vernon, another city in Westchester County, also has area code 914.
Schenectady	518	Schenectady, in eastern New York, is served by area code 518.
Utica	315, 680	Utica, located in central New York, has area codes 315 and 680.