What area code is 516?
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516 at a glance
Summary
Cities & regions served by 516
Nassau County3 communities on record for 516.
Where 516 sits on the map
Overlay: 363Coverage area
About the 516 region
516 covers Nassau County in New York, including Hempstead and Mineola. The code has been in service since 1951.
As the Nassau County region grew, 516 ran low on available numbers, so 363 was added as an overlay code over the same geographic area. Both codes are local to each other and 10-digit dialing applies throughout.
Split of 914; 1999: split to create 631; 2023: overlaid by 363.
Who called me from 516?
Community reports- Caller ID is trivially spoofed: an incoming call that displays 516 does not prove the caller is really in the 516 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 516 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 516?+–
516 is a telephone area code serving Nassau County in New York, United States, in service since 1951.
Where is area code 516 located?+–
It covers Hempstead and Mineola in New York.
What cities are in area code 516?+–
Major communities on record include Hempstead and Mineola. The code's territory spans the Nassau County region of New York.
What time zone is 516?+–
516 observes Eastern (ET), which is UTC−5 / −4 DST and follows daylight saving time.
When did area code 516 start?+–
516 entered service in 1951. Its history: split of 914; 1999: split to create 631; 2023: overlaid by 363.
Why do calls to 516 require 10-digit dialing?+–
516 shares its territory with overlay code 363. 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 516 a scam area code?+–
Scam and robocall traffic can use any North American code, 516 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 516 number, and report anything suspicious.
Can I get a 516 phone number?+–
Yes — most mobile carriers and VoIP providers let you request a 516 number regardless of where you physically live.