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A local number for Jersey City, NJ. Call and text over WiFi or mobile data, on the phone you already have.

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Location
Jersey City, New Jersey
Time zone
Eastern (GMT -5)

Where is area code 201 located?

Area code 201 is a New Jersey area code, serving Jersey City, NJ and nearby cities including Newark, Caldwell, Union City. It is in the Eastern (GMT -5) time zone.

Who is calling from area code 201?

A 201 call comes from a number assigned to the Jersey City, NJ area, which can be a mobile, a landline or an app-based number like AvoCall's. Caller ID can be faked from any area code, so if you don't know the number, let it go to voicemail and never share a code you didn't ask for.

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. No second SIM is needed. Right now 20 numbers in the 201 area code are available on this page (checked October 11, 2026 at 8:21 AM UTC).

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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 10/08/2026.

201 phone number FAQ

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.
Which 201 numbers are available right now?
As of October 11, 2026 at 8:21 AM UTC, 20 201 numbers were available to claim on this page. Inventory is re-checked hourly and changes as numbers are claimed, and availability is confirmed at checkout. See the current list.