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

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Location
Hempstead, New York
Time zone
Eastern (GMT -5)

Where is area code 516 located?

Area code 516 is a New York area code, serving Hempstead, NY and nearby cities including Freeport, Levittown, Hicksville. It is in the Eastern (GMT -5) time zone.

Who is calling from area code 516?

A 516 call comes from a number assigned to the Hempstead, NY 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 516 phone number?

Pick an available 516 number and sign up for AvoCall. Your new Hempstead, NY 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 516 area code are available on this page (checked October 11, 2026 at 8:38 AM UTC).

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About the 516 area code

Area code 516 is assigned to Hempstead, New York, and surrounding communities including Freeport, Levittown, Hicksville, and Valley Stream, all within the Eastern time zone.

First placed in service in 1951, the code took its territory from area code 914. Area code 631 was later split from 516, and today it forms an overlay complex with 363, meaning ten-digit dialing for every local call.

Dialing note: 516 is part of an overlay complex with 363, 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.

516 phone number FAQ

Can I receive verification codes on a 516 number?
AvoCall 516 numbers support calling and messaging. Verification-text compatibility varies by sender; short-code and 2FA delivery is not guaranteed.
Which 516 numbers are available right now?
As of October 11, 2026 at 8:38 AM UTC, 20 516 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.