212 Area Code

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New York map showing location of area code 212 within the state

212 Phone Number

State:

New York

Timezone:

Eastern

Major City:

New York

The 212 area code is in New York, United States.

Area code 212 is in the Eastern time zone (UTC -5).

This area code covers New York County (Manhattan) and serves New York City

Nearby counties:

New York's 212 area code serves only New York County (Manhattan)

Other nearby area codes includes:

Area Code 914 - Yonkers

Area Code 201/551 - Jersey City

Area Code 347/718/929 - New York

History of 212

Area Code

The New York 212 area code was introduced in 1947 for New York City

Things To Do Near

Area Code 212

There are many activities for locals + visitors to see and do in the 212 area code (New York County).

Things to do in New York, New York tend to includes Central Park, Times Square, The Metropolitan Museum of Art and much more.

Central Park

Explore Central Park, a sprawling oasis in the heart of Manhattan. Enjoy activities such as walking, biking, picnicking, and visiting iconic landmarks like Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge.

Times Square

Experience the vibrant energy of Times Square, known for its bright lights, Broadway theaters, and bustling atmosphere. Take in the iconic billboards and explore the nearby theaters and shops.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Visit The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) to explore an extensive collection of art spanning centuries and cultures. Highlights include Egyptian artifacts, European paintings, and the Temple of Dendur.

Education

in New York

Some of the universities, colleges, higher education establishments in area code 212 are:

Columbia University

New York University

The City College of New York

This is not an exhaustive list, there are additional schools that may not be included

Why do people sign up for a virtual 212 number with Phoner?

People sign up for 212 virtual US phone numbers for a number of reasons.

For business

To be seen as local vendors - local numbers are more trustworthy than out-of-state phone numbers

For marketing purpose

So customers can remember their numbers easily or to be seen as local vendors as local numbers are more trustworthy than out-of-state phone numbers

Dating

To give online dating matches a 2nd phone number until they’ve gone on a date and trust each other

To buy and sell goods

For Craigslist, Facebook, eBay purchases or sales so that people don’t have your personal information and don’t bother you after the sale or purchase has been made

Nearby Codes

Frequently asked questions about local numbers

Can I buy a local 212 New York phone number?

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Yes you can. To purchase a 212 number, download Phoner, select a ‘United States’ number followed by ‘New York’ as the state. Once you have chosen an area code you can choose a number of your choice. Once you have selected a number to make calls or send texts you can subscribe and enjoy a 3 day free trial.

What are the other New York local area codes?

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Click to find the New York local area codes.

Can I port my existing 212 number to Phoner?

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Yes, you can port your 212 number to Phoner. We are working on an automated process, for now please email our support team so they can manually port your number.

Why Use Phoner

Phoner allows you to purchase and activate multiple phone numbers across the US without the need for multiple phones. Get a second phone number for area code 212 - whether it’s a business phone number, dating phone number, or a phone number for buying & selling goods on Craigslist, Facebook, eBay. Select the area code 212 and start texting or calling today.