Area code 516
Area code 516 serves Hempstead and nearby parts of New York, including Levittown, Freeport and Valley Stream. It is on Eastern Time, which observes daylight saving time. 363 is an overlay for the same area.
Area code 516 at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
| Main city | Hempstead |
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 in winter, UTC−4 in summer |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
| Overlay codes | 363 |
Cities in 516
- Hempstead
- Levittown
- Freeport
- Valley Stream
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 516 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 516 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 516 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 516
What time zone is area code 516?
Area code 516 is on Eastern Time. It observes daylight saving time.
Where is area code 516?
Area code 516 is in New York. Its main city is Hempstead, and it also covers Levittown, Freeport and Valley Stream.
What are the legal hours to call a 516 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 516?
363 covers the same area as 516, so numbers in the same town can have either code.