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List of all area codes in New Jersey

New York has 19 area codes including 8 overlays. 212 is the only area code that New York had until 1984. It served the five boroughs of New York City until it was exhausted and need for more area codes were felt. The following area codes and overlays were subsequently added to meet the growing demand of phone numbers. The current area codes of New York city along with their corresponding overlays are tabled below:

Area code	Areas/Cities served	Overlays
212	Bayonne, Bergenfield, Cliffside Park, Englewood, Fair Lawn, Fort Lee, Hackensack, Hoboken, Jersey City, Kearny, Paramus, Ridgewood, Union City, West New York	551
609	Atlantic City, Beach Haven, Browns Mills, Cape May, Corbin City, Diamond Beach, Longport, Port Republic, Princeton, Trenton	640
732	Carteret, Lakewood, Long Branch, New Brunswick, Old Bridge, Perth Amboy, Rahway, Sayreville, Somerset, Toms River	848
856	Bridgeton, Camden, Clayton, Marlton, Millville, Pine Hill, Vineland, Woodbury	973
908	Anderson, Bradley Gardens, Bridgeville, Chester, Columbia, Elizabeth, Garwood, Linden, North Plainfield, Plainfield, Roselle, South Plainfield, Summit, Westfield	-
973	Clifton, East Orange, Lodi, Morristown, Newark, Passaic, Paterson, Roseland, Singac, Wallington, Wharton	862

FAQs about New York area code

What is the area code for New Jersey?

New Jersey has 10 area codes including 5 overlays. The primary area codes are 201, 609, 732, 856, 908, and 973. The overlays include 551, 640, 848, 973 and 862.

Which regions does 856 area code of New Jersey serve?

Area code 856 of New Jersey takes care of regions that include Bridgeton, Camden, Clayton, Marlton, Millville, Pine Hill, Vineland, Woodbury, etc. 856 also an overlay which is 973.

Which regions does 732 area code of New Jersey serve?

Area code 732 of New Jersey serves the regions of Carteret, Lakewood, Long Branch, New Brunswick, Old Bridge, Perth Amboy, Rahway, Sayreville, Somerset, Toms River among many others.

Which regions does 908 area code of New Jersey serve?

Area code 908 serves regions that include Bradley Gardens,Elizabet, Garwood, Linden, Plainfield, Roselle, Summit, Westfield, etc.

New Jersey area code and other parts of a phone number

Ever wondered why phone numbers have specific number of digits? Why do the number of digits in a phone number change from country to country? Do you know why these area codes are required in a New Jersey telephone number. Every country, including the United States of America has a stipulated number of digits in its phone number. Phone numbers in the United States typically consist of 11 digits — the 1-digit country code, a 3-digit area code and a 7-digit telephone number. The 7-digit telephone number is further comprised of a 3-digit central office or exchange code and a 4-digit subscriber number. The country code of USA is +1. So, a New Jersey phone number would look like this:

parts of a phone number New Jersey area code

Why your business needs a phone number with New Jersey area code

For any business, a local presence is incomplete without a local phone number. If you have a business in New Jersey or are in the works of opening one, you need a business phone number with new Jersey area code.

A local phone number makes it easy for the business to reach out customers in the region. Also, from the customers’ point of view, it is easy to dial a local phone number for support and inquiries than an international number. That makes it imperative for your business to have a business phone number with New Jersey area code.

How to buy business phone numbers with New Jersey area code

Buying a business phone number is not rocket science. You can now buy virtual phone numbers instantly without having to sweat it out. They work on a landline, mobile, IP phones, laptops, or any other hybrid devices that your business uses. The good news is you can buy New Jersey phone numbers for as low as $1 per month. Not just New Jersey, by signing up for Freshdesk Contact Center you can buy virtual phone numbers for any US area codes.

Once you sign up, you can buy more than one virtual phone number from a single area code or multiple area codes of your choice. You can also purchase toll-free phone numbers and vanity phone numbers from Freshdesk Contact Center. All you have to do is purchase adequate phone credits to make or receive calls as per the call rates. You can even port in your existing phone numbers and continue using them on Freshdesk Contact Center.

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Frequently asked questions about Freshdesk Contact Center (Formerly Freshcaller)

How do I start making outbound calls using Freshdesk Contact Center?

Sign up for a Freshdesk Contact Center account. Buy phone number(s) and phone credits to start making and receiving calls. To start making outbound calls, use the phone widget that appears on the right hand side of the screen.

How many phone numbers can I buy?

You can buy as many as local, toll-free and vanity numbers on Freshdesk Contact Center. The cost for phone numbers starts from $1 per month and will vary depending on the country. Refer to our country-wise and number-wise call rates for inbound and outbound calls.

How does Freshdesk Contact Center charge my usage?

Freshdesk Contact Center pricing has three components. First, you have to buy phone numbers by paying a nominal monthly subscription fees. You may also port-in phone numbers from your existing system. Second, you need to buy phone credits to be able to make calls. Inbound and outbound call charges will be debited to your phone credits. The final component is the license fee. Depending on the plan you choose after your free trial, the agent license fees will vary.

If I have an existing business phone number, will my number change or can I port my numbers to Freshdesk Contact Center?

Not necessarily. You can always port-in the existing phone numbers to your Freshdesk Contact Center account. Additional charges may be incurred depending on the port-in process. Once the port-in process is completed, the numbers will continue working as they used to in your previous phone system. Know more about our number porting service.

Does Freshdesk Contact Center have a mobile app?

Yes. As a cloud-based business phone service, Freshdesk Contact Center does have a mobile app that you can download from Android app from Play store and iOS app from iTunes.

Is Freshdesk Contact Center GDPR compliant?

Yes. Freshdesk Contact Center is a GDPR compliant business phone service. Specific features like call recording require you as a business to seek consent from the caller before initiating recording. Read our Freshworks GDPR policy.