Area code 212
Area code 212 serves New York and nearby parts of New York, including Manhattan. It is on Eastern Time, which observes daylight saving time. 646, 917 and 332 are overlays for the same area.
Area code 212 at a glance
Cities in 212
- New York
- Manhattan
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 212 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 212 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 212 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 212
What time zone is area code 212?
Area code 212 is on Eastern Time. It observes daylight saving time.
Where is area code 212?
Area code 212 is in New York. Its main city is New York, and it also covers Manhattan.
What are the legal hours to call a 212 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 212?
646, 917 and 332 cover the same area as 212, so numbers in the same town can have either code.