The 718 area code covers New York City.
Area code 718 is in New York, on Eastern Time. It has been in service since September 1, 1984. 347, 465, 917 and 929 cover the same area, so two neighbours can have different area codes.
- Where
- New York City, New York
- Time zone
- Eastern Time
- In service since
- September 1, 1984
- Shares its area with
- 347 (since 1999), 465 (since 2026), 917 (since 1992) and 929 (since 2011)
- Prefixes in use
- 779
- How to dial
- Local calls need 1, then the area code, then the number: 1-718-555-0142.
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New York City holds every phone prefix in area code 718.
A prefix is the three digits after the area code, and NANPA assigns each one to a town. Counting the 779 prefixes in use shows where 718 numbers are actually given out.
- New York City779 prefixes, 100%
Of the carriers named here, TC Systems holds the most phone number prefixes in area code 718: 43 of 779.
NANPA, which runs the North American numbering plan, assigns each prefix (the three digits after the area code) to one carrier. Here is how the 779 prefixes in use in 718 divide between carriers; holders this page does not name are grouped as other carriers.
| Carrier | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TC Systems | 43 | 6% |
| Level 3 (Lumen)Lumen's business and wholesale network | 30 | 4% |
| AT&T MobilityMobile network | 19 | 2% |
| PAETEC (Windstream)Windstream's business phone network | 16 | 2% |
| Metro by T-MobileT-Mobile's prepaid brand | 15 | 2% |
| T-MobileMobile network | 13 | 2% |
| 11 other carriers | 643 | 83% |
36% of these prefixes are pooled, which means the blocks of 1,000 numbers inside them can belong to other carriers. Any number can also have been moved to another carrier since, so this shows who holds the prefixes, not who serves a given number.
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Source: NANPA central office code assignments, October 1, 2026.
718 has been overlaid 2 times since 1984.
1984
718 starts on September 1, 1984, split off from 212.
1999
On October 1, 1999, 347 is added on top of 718, so new numbers here can get either code.
2026
On June 18, 2026, 465 is added on top of 718, so new numbers here can get either code.
A 718 number on your screen can still be a scam, because caller ID is easy to fake.
- Let an unknown call go to voicemail. A real caller leaves a message; a robocaller usually does not.
- Look the number up with the box above before you call back, because calling back tells a robocaller your line is live.
- Hang up on anyone who wants gift cards, crypto or a wire transfer, or asks you to read out a code that was just texted to you.
- Report unwanted robocalls at reportfraud.ftc.gov, or paste a suspicious message into our free scam checker.
The area codes closest to 718 are 201, 914 and 516.
This list measures the distance between the centres of each area, across state lines, and shows codes that share one area together.
New York has 22 other area codes.
These are the questions people ask most about area code 718.
Where is area code 718?
718 covers New York City in New York.
What state is area code 718 in?
New York. 718 is a New York area code on Eastern Time.
Which phone company owns area code 718?
No single phone company owns 718. NANPA's records list its 779 prefixes across many carriers, and the ones named on this page include TC Systems, Level 3 (Lumen) and AT&T Mobility. Numbers move between carriers, so check one exact number with a carrier lookup.
What time zone is area code 718 in?
718 is on Eastern Time.
When did area code 718 start?
718 went into service on September 1, 1984, when it was split off from 212.
Is 718 the same area as 347, 465, 917 and 929?
Yes. 347 (since 1999), 465 (since 2026), 917 (since 1992) and 929 (since 2011) cover the same ground as 718. Nobody's number changed when they were added; new lines simply get whichever code has numbers left, so two neighbours can have different codes.
How do I dial a 718 number?
Local calls need 1, then the area code, then the number: 1-718-555-0142.
Is 718 a toll-free number?
No. 718 is a regular area code for New York City in New York, not a toll-free one. The toll-free codes in North America are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888.
What area codes are near 718?
The closest are 201/551 (Hackensack, New Jersey), 914 (Westchester County, New York), 516/363 (Nassau County, New York) and 973/862 (Newark, New Jersey), measured between the centres of each area.
Who called me from a 718 number?
Enter the full 10-digit number in the lookup above. It returns the listed owner where there is a public record, where the number is registered, and whether it is a mobile, a landline or a VoIP line.
Is area code 718 a scam?
718 is a real New York area code, so the code itself is not a warning sign. Scam callers fake local-looking numbers on purpose, so judge the call by what the caller asks for, and look the number up before calling back.
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Source: NANPA, the North American Numbering Plan Administrator: its area code database and prefix assignments, as of October 1, 2026.