Area code 201
Area code 201 serves Hackensack and nearby parts of New Jersey, including Jersey City, Hoboken and Bayonne. It is on Eastern Time, which observes daylight saving time. 551 is an overlay for the same area.
Area code 201 at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| Main city | Hackensack |
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 in winter, UTC−4 in summer |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
| Overlay codes | 551 |
Cities in 201
- Hackensack
- Jersey City
- Hoboken
- Bayonne
An area code shows where a number was first assigned. Mobile numbers keep their area code when people move, so the person you’re calling may be somewhere else.
When you can call a 201 number
Federal telemarketing rules under the TCPA allow sales calls between 8 AM and 9 PM in the called person’s local time. Here is that window for a 201 number, shown in your own time zone.
General information, not legal advice. Some states add rules for Sundays, holidays or the number of calls. See our calling hours guide.
| If you’re on | You can call 201 between |
|---|---|
| Eastern | 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Central | 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Mountain | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Arizona | 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Pacific | 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
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Questions about 201
What time zone is area code 201?
Area code 201 is on Eastern Time. It observes daylight saving time.
Where is area code 201?
Area code 201 is in New Jersey. Its main city is Hackensack, and it also covers Jersey City, Hoboken and Bayonne.
What are the legal hours to call a 201 number?
Under the federal TCPA, sales calls are allowed from 8 AM to 9 PM in the called person’s local time. Personal and informational calls are not limited by these hours.
What area codes overlay 201?
551 covers the same area as 201, so numbers in the same town can have either code.