201
Covers New Jersey
One of the original area codes of 1947
Overlay with 551
City facts
Jersey City area codes
Area codes for New Jersey: history, overlays and how to dial.
201551
Jersey City uses area codes 201 and 551. Because more than one area code serves the same area, local calls need all ten digits.
About these area codes
551
Covers New Jersey
In service since 2001
Overlay with 201
How to call a number in Jersey City
Inside the US
1 (201) 555-0123Dial 1, the area code, then the seven-digit number.Local call
(201) 555-0123Overlay area: always include the area code.From outside the US
+1 201 555 0123Use your country's exit code or +, then 1 for the US.Jersey City is on Eastern Time (ET); check the time before calling from another zone.
Other cities that share these codes
Nearby area codes
| Area code | Used in | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 862 | Newark | 7 mi |
| 973 | Newark | 7 mi |
| 732 | Newark | 7 mi |
| 848 | Newark | 7 mi |
| 908 | Newark | 7 mi |
| 718 | Staten Island | 11 mi |
| 347 | Staten Island | 11 mi |
| 929 | Staten Island | 11 mi |
Jersey City quick facts
Jersey City was incorporated on February 22, 1838.
Incorporated1838February 22, 1838
CountyHudson CountyNew Jersey
Area codes201, 551Population289,691Census ACS estimateZIP codes707302, 07304, 07305…Elevation20 ft6 m
Time zoneEastern TimeET
Dates, namesake and elevation from Wikipedia: Jersey City, New Jersey and Wikidata (checked 2026-11-08); population and ZIP codes from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Questions
What area code is Jersey City?
Jersey City uses area codes 201 and 551. Because more than one area code serves the same area, local calls need all ten digits.
When did area code 201 start?
Area code 201 is one of the original North American area codes of 1947.
When did area code 551 start?
Area code 551 dates from 2001.
Do I need to dial the area code for local calls in Jersey City?
Yes. 201 and 551 share the same area as an overlay, so every local call needs the area code plus the seven-digit number (ten digits).
What time zone is area code 201 in?
Jersey City is on Eastern Time (ET).
What other cities use area code 201?
Other cities in this network that share 201 and 551 include Newark.
Sources: Area codes 201 and 551, Area codes 201 and 551 (Wikipedia) and Wikidata, checked 2026-11-08. Numbering plans change; the North American Numbering Plan Administrator is the official record.