Area code 516
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- Location
- Hempstead, NY, New York
- Time zone
- Eastern (GMT -5)
The 516 area code covers Hempstead, NY and nearby New York communities.
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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 07/16/2026.
516 phone number FAQ
- 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. Current web pricing is verified at checkout. There is no second SIM and no new device.
- Where is the 516 area code?
- It serves Hempstead, NY and nearby cities in New York, including Hempstead, Freeport, Levittown.
- 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.