Area code 973
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- Location
- Newark, NJ, New Jersey
- Time zone
- Eastern (GMT -5)
The 973 area code covers Newark, NJ and nearby New Jersey communities.
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About the 973 area code
Newark leads the cities of New Jersey's area code 973, which also includes Paterson, Clifton, Passaic, and East Orange. Eastern time (GMT -5) is observed throughout the code's territory.
Service under 973 began in 1997, with roots in area code 201. Today it shares one overlay territory with 862, a later addition placed over the same footprint, and local calls accordingly take all ten digits.
Dialing note: 973 is part of an overlay complex with 862, 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.
973 phone number FAQ
- How do I get a 973 phone number?
- Pick an available 973 number and sign up for AvoCall. Your new Newark, 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 973 area code?
- It serves Newark, NJ and nearby cities in New Jersey, including Newark, Paterson, Clifton.
- Can I receive verification codes on a 973 number?
- AvoCall 973 numbers support calling and messaging. Verification-text compatibility varies by sender; short-code and 2FA delivery is not guaranteed.