Area code 212
New York · New York City (Manhattan)
- Area code
- 212
- Country
- United States
- Region
- New York
- Major cities
- New York City (Manhattan)
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Note
- Manhattan landline and some mobile numbers in New York City.
This is a domestic area code inside United States. It is not the international calling code.
Frequently asked questions
Which cities use area code 212?
Area code 212 serves New York in United States, including New York City (Manhattan).
What region does area code 212 cover?
Area code 212 covers New York. Area codes route calls to a specific city or region within a country's national telephone network.
What is the difference between an area code and a calling code?
A calling code routes a call across borders to a national network, while an area code routes it to a city or region inside that network. For a United States number, the country calling code is the international prefix and 212 is the domestic area code.
What time zone is area code 212 in?
Area code 212 is in the IANA time zone America/New_York.
Is area code 212 the international calling code?
No. 212 is a domestic area code inside United States, not the international calling code. To call this region from abroad, you dial the country's calling code first, then 212 and the local number.