What area code is 347?
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347 at a glance
Summary
Cities & regions served by 347
NYC outer boroughs (overlay)4 communities on record for 347.
Where 347 sits on the map
Overlay: 929, 465Coverage area
About the 347 region
347 covers NYC outer boroughs in New York, including Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and Marble Hill. The code has been in service since 1999.
347 itself is an overlay: it shares its territory with 718 and was introduced when those codes ran low on new number combinations. New lines may receive either code, calls between them are local, and 10-digit dialing is required across the region.
Overlaid on 718 and a part of 917; 2011: overlaid by 929; 2026: to be overlaid by 465.
Who called me from 347?
Community reports- Caller ID is trivially spoofed: an incoming call that displays 347 does not prove the caller is really in the 347 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 347 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 347?+–
347 is a telephone area code serving NYC outer boroughs in New York, United States, in service since 1999.
Where is area code 347 located?+–
It covers Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and Marble Hill in New York.
What cities are in area code 347?+–
Major communities on record include Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and Marble Hill. The code's territory spans the NYC outer boroughs region of New York.
What time zone is 347?+–
347 observes Eastern (ET), which is UTC−5 / −4 DST and follows daylight saving time.
When did area code 347 start?+–
347 entered service in 1999. Its history: overlaid on 718 and a part of 917; 2011: overlaid by 929; 2026: to be overlaid by 465.
Why do calls to 347 require 10-digit dialing?+–
347 shares its territory with overlay code 929 and 465. 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 347 a scam area code?+–
Scam and robocall traffic can use any North American code, 347 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 347 number, and report anything suspicious.
Can I get a 347 phone number?+–
Yes — most mobile carriers and VoIP providers let you request a 347 number regardless of where you physically live, although in an overlaid region you may be assigned 718 instead.