Area code 201
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- Location
- Jersey City, NJ, New Jersey
- Time zone
- Eastern (GMT -5)
The 201 area code covers Jersey City, NJ and nearby New Jersey communities.
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About the 201 area code
Area code 201 belongs to New Jersey and is anchored by Jersey City. Its coverage also takes in Newark, Hoboken, Bayonne, and Union City, all on Eastern time.
The code dates to 1947, when it was among the first area codes assigned. Codes 609, 908, and 973 were later split from its territory, and 551 now shares the same area as an overlay, so local calls require all ten digits.
Dialing note: 201 is part of an overlay complex with 551, so local calls in this area are dialed with all ten digits.
Numbering details on this page (service dates and overlay status) are checked against the NANPA numbering registry. Registry data as of 07/16/2026.
201 phone number FAQ
- How do I get a 201 phone number?
- Pick an available 201 number and sign up for AvoCall. Your new Jersey City, NJ number works for calls and texts on your existing phone over WiFi or data. Current web pricing is verified at checkout. There is no second SIM and no new device.
- Where is the 201 area code?
- It serves Jersey City, NJ and nearby cities in New Jersey, including Newark, Caldwell, Jersey City.
- Can I receive verification codes on a 201 number?
- AvoCall 201 numbers support calling and messaging. Verification-text compatibility varies by sender; short-code and 2FA delivery is not guaranteed.