- 631/934: Suffolk County (eastern Long Island)
- 914: Westchester County
- 845: Hudson Valley
- 518/838: Capital Region (Albany)
- 315/680: Central NY (Syracuse, Utica)
- 607: Southern Tier (Binghamton, Ithaca)
- 585: Rochester
- 716: Buffalo–Niagara
Dialing rules and special numbers
- Local calls: 10‑digit dialing is standard across NYC and much of New York State due to overlays. Many areas finalized this by 2021.
- From abroad: dial +1, then the 10 digits (e.g., +1 718 555 0123).
- Special services: 911 (emergency), 988 (suicide and crisis lifeline), 311 (NYC government services), 411 (directory assistance, may incur fees), 811 (call before you dig).
Getting a New York number
- Mobile carriers and VoIP providers can assign NYC or statewide area codes regardless of your physical location.
- Number portability lets you move your number between carriers if it’s available in the new network.
- Businesses should know about STIR/SHAKEN (caller ID authentication to reduce spoofing) and A2P 10DLC registration for application-to-person SMS in the U.S.
Practical tips
- 212 numbers are scarce and often considered prestigious; overlays like 646 and 332 are more readily available for Manhattan.
- Toll‑free numbers (800, 888, 877, 866, 855, 844, 833) are not New York–specific.
- If you receive an unexpected call from a familiar area code, treat it cautiously—area code alone doesn’t guarantee location due to number portability and VoIP.
- Ensure E911 is set up if you use VoIP so emergency services can find your location.
Whether you’re setting up a business line, choosing a memorable vanity number, or just curious about the city’s iconic 212, understanding New York’s area codes and dialing rules helps you connect confidently across the Empire State and beyond.