Area code 973
Area code 973 serves Newark and nearby parts of New Jersey, including Paterson, Clifton and Passaic. It is on Eastern Time, which observes daylight saving time. 862 is an overlay for the same area.
Area code 973 at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| Main city | Newark |
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 in winter, UTC−4 in summer |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
| Overlay codes | 862 |
Cities in 973
- Newark
- Paterson
- Clifton
- Passaic
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 973 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 973 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 973 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 973
What time zone is area code 973?
Area code 973 is on Eastern Time. It observes daylight saving time.
Where is area code 973?
Area code 973 is in New Jersey. Its main city is Newark, and it also covers Paterson, Clifton and Passaic.
What are the legal hours to call a 973 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 973?
862 covers the same area as 973, so numbers in the same town can have either code.