Area code 848
Area code 848 serves New Brunswick and nearby parts of New Jersey, including Edison, Perth Amboy and Toms River. It is on Eastern Time, which observes daylight saving time. 732 is an overlay for the same area.
Area code 848 at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| Main city | New Brunswick |
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 in winter, UTC−4 in summer |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
| Overlay codes | 732 |
Cities in 848
- New Brunswick
- Edison
- Perth Amboy
- Toms River
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 an 848 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 an 848 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 848 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 848
What time zone is area code 848?
Area code 848 is on Eastern Time. It observes daylight saving time.
Where is area code 848?
Area code 848 is in New Jersey. Its main city is New Brunswick, and it also covers Edison, Perth Amboy and Toms River.
What are the legal hours to call an 848 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 848?
732 covers the same area as 848, so numbers in the same town can have either code.