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

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

Where is area code 973 located?

Area code 973 is a New Jersey area code, serving Newark, NJ and nearby cities including Paterson, Clifton, Passaic. It is in the Eastern (GMT -5) time zone.

Who is calling from area code 973?

A 973 call comes from a number assigned to the Newark, 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 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. No second SIM is needed. Right now 20 numbers in the 973 area code are available on this page (checked October 11, 2026 at 8:53 AM UTC).

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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 10/08/2026.

973 phone number FAQ

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.
Which 973 numbers are available right now?
As of October 11, 2026 at 8:53 AM UTC, 20 973 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.