What area code is 201?
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201 at a glance
Summary
Cities & regions served by 201
Jersey City2 communities on record for 201.
Where 201 sits on the map
Overlay: 551Coverage area
About the 201 region
201 covers Jersey City in New Jersey, including Bergen County and Hudson County. The code has been in service since 1947 and is one of the original North American area codes.
As the Jersey City region grew, 201 ran low on available numbers, so 551 was added as an overlay code over the same geographic area. Both codes are local to each other and 10-digit dialing applies throughout.
Created for all of New Jersey; 1956: split to create 609; 1990: split to create 908; 1997: split to create 973; 2001: overlaid by 551.
Who called me from 201?
Community reports- Caller ID is trivially spoofed: an incoming call that displays 201 does not prove the caller is really in the 201 region or even in the United States.
- Avoid calling back unknown one-ring numbers — some premium-rate scams rely on curiosity callbacks.
- Never share verification codes, payment details, or remote access during an unsolicited call, even if the caller claims to be your bank or a government agency.
- When a 201 call pressures you to act immediately, hang up and contact the organization directly through its official number.
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Frequently asked questions
FAQWhat area code is 201?+–
201 is a telephone area code serving Jersey City in New Jersey, United States, in service since 1947.
Where is area code 201 located?+–
It covers Bergen County and Hudson County in New Jersey.
What cities are in area code 201?+–
Major communities on record include Bergen County and Hudson County. The code's territory spans the Jersey City region of New Jersey.
What time zone is 201?+–
201 observes Eastern (ET), which is UTC−5 / −4 DST and follows daylight saving time.
When did area code 201 start?+–
201 entered service in 1947 as one of the original 1947 North American area codes. Its history: created for all of New Jersey; 1956: split to create 609; 1990: split to create 908; 1997: split to create 973; 2001: overlaid by 551.
Why do calls to 201 require 10-digit dialing?+–
201 shares its territory with overlay code 551. Because both codes serve the same geographic area, the phone network needs all 10 digits to route a call, and calls between the codes are still local.
Is 201 a scam area code?+–
Scam and robocall traffic can use any North American code, 201 included — caller ID is easy to spoof, so the code alone does not tell you who is really calling. Check the community reports on this page before calling back an unknown 201 number, and report anything suspicious.
Can I get a 201 phone number?+–
Yes — most mobile carriers and VoIP providers let you request a 201 number regardless of where you physically live.