Area code 551
Area code 551 serves Jersey City and nearby parts of New Jersey, including Hackensack, Hoboken and Bayonne. It is on Eastern Time, which observes daylight saving time. 201 is an overlay for the same area.
Area code 551 at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| Main city | Jersey City |
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 in winter, UTC−4 in summer |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
| Overlay codes | 201 |
Cities in 551
- Jersey City
- Hackensack
- 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 551 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 551 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 551 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 551
What time zone is area code 551?
Area code 551 is on Eastern Time. It observes daylight saving time.
Where is area code 551?
Area code 551 is in New Jersey. Its main city is Jersey City, and it also covers Hackensack, Hoboken and Bayonne.
What are the legal hours to call a 551 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 551?
201 covers the same area as 551, so numbers in the same town can have either code.