How to dial New York phone numbers
New to New York or just visiting? This quick guide explains how to dial New York phone numbers — locally, internationally, and for toll-free or premium lines.
New York Phone Number Format
New York phone numbers generally have 3 parts:
1. The country code
The United States country code is +1 (or just 1 when dialing within the U.S.).
2. The area code
New York City has several area codes, depending on the borough:
- Manhattan: 212, 646, 332.
- Brooklyn: 718, 347, 929.
- Queens, Bronx, Staten Island: 718, 347, 929.
Mobile numbers may also use these area codes.
3. The local number
This is a 7-digit number, like 555-1234.
How to Dial New York Phone Numbers
There are 3 common ways to call a New York phone number:
1. Dial the international number
For example, +1 212 555 1234 or 001 212 555 1234.
Use this format if you’re calling from another country. The +1 is the U.S. country code.
2. Dial the national number
For example, (212) 555-1234 or 212-555-1234.
Use this format if you’re calling from anywhere within the U.S.
3. Dial the local number
For example, 555-1234.
You can use this short version only when you’re calling from the same area code.
Example 1: +1 212 555 1234, 001 212 555 1234, (212) 555-1234, and 555-1234 (if you’re in 212 area) — are all the same number.
Example 2: +1 929 343 3333, 001 929 343 3333, and 929-343-3333 — are the same mobile number.
How to Format New York Phone Numbers
In the U.S., follow the E.123 international format: +1 212 555 1234 — where +1 is the U.S. country code, 212 is the area code, and the rest is the local number.
- Without the country code, write it as: (212) 555-1234
- Mobile numbers use the same format. For example: +1 929 343 3333 ➝ (929) 343-3333
Each part is separated by a space or dash, and the area code is typically placed in parentheses when writing locally.
Special Phone Numbers in New York
Emergency Numbers
In the U.S., call 911 for all emergencies — police, fire, or medical.
Toll-Free Numbers
Toll-free numbers in the U.S. usually start with 800, 888, 877, 866, 855, 844, or 833.
For example: 1-800-273-8255 (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline). These numbers are free to call from any U.S. number, including mobile phones.
You can dial them:
With the full number: 1-800-XXX-XXXX
From abroad: Toll-free numbers may not work internationally.
Premium Numbers
Numbers that start with 900 are premium-rate services.
Calling them can cost extra, sometimes several dollars per minute. Charges appear directly on your phone bill.
Example: 1-900-XXX-XXXX might connect you to legal or entertainment services.
Read also: Internet Providers in New York: A Comprehensive Guide.
