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What Area Code is Brooklyn, New York?
Brooklyn, NY uses area codes 718, 347, and 929. Learn which code covers your borough and how to get a local Brooklyn number for your business today.
Quick answer
Brooklyn, New York uses area codes 718, 347, and 929. All three cover the same geography — Brooklyn and the wider outer boroughs of New York City.
718 is the original outer-borough code, introduced in 1984. 347 was added as an overlay in 1999, and 929 followed as a further overlay in 2011, both because the borough’s demand for numbers outgrew a single code.
A fourth code, 917 (introduced in 1992), also overlays all of New York City — including Brooklyn — and is most associated with mobile numbers across the five boroughs.
What cities does 718 cover?
Area code 718 (and its 347 and 929 overlays) serves the outer boroughs of New York City. According to the numbering data, that coverage includes:
- Brooklyn
- Queens
- The Bronx
- Staten Island
- Marble Hill
Because 718, 347, and 929 are overlays on the identical footprint, a new number in the area may be issued on any of the three. Existing numbers keep their original code, so you will see all three across Brooklyn businesses and residents.
The 917 overlay adds Manhattan to that list, covering all five boroughs citywide.
Brooklyn area code time zone
Brooklyn is in the Eastern Time (ET) zone, the same as the rest of New York City and New York State. Standard business hours run 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, and the region observes daylight saving time from March through November.
If you serve customers across the country, an Eastern Time Brooklyn number is a useful anchor for the East Coast business day.
How to get a Brooklyn area code number
DialPhone lets you get a local 718, 347, or 929 Brooklyn number instantly — no hardware and no New York address required. Plans start at $24 per user per month and include unlimited US calling, an AI receptionist, business SMS, and call routing.
Every plan comes with a free 14-day trial, so you can claim a Brooklyn number and set up call handling before you commit. You can also port an existing 718, 347, or 929 number in for free.
See local phone numbers to search available Brooklyn numbers and set yours up in minutes.
FAQ
Brooklyn area code FAQ
Is 718 a toll-free number?
No. 718 is a local area code for Brooklyn and the other outer boroughs of New York City — not a toll-free number. Toll-free numbers use the 800, 888, 877, 866, 855, 844, and 833 prefixes. A 718 number signals a genuine local New York City presence.
Can I get a 718 number without living in Brooklyn?
Yes. VoIP providers like DialPhone let anyone get a local 718, 347, or 929 number regardless of where they are based. You choose the area code you want, and calls ring on any device — no New York address or physical line required.
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