What area code is 646?
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646 at a glance
Summary
Cities & regions served by 646
Manhattan (overlay)1 community on record for 646.
Where 646 sits on the map
Overlay: 332Coverage area
About the 646 region
646 covers Manhattan in New York. The code has been in service since 1999.
646 itself is an overlay: it shares its territory with 212 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 212 and a part of 917; 2017: overlaid by 332.
Who called me from 646?
Community reports- Caller ID is trivially spoofed: an incoming call that displays 646 does not prove the caller is really in the 646 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 646 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 646?+–
646 is a telephone area code serving Manhattan in New York, United States, in service since 1999.
Where is area code 646 located?+–
It covers Manhattan in New York.
What time zone is 646?+–
646 observes Eastern (ET), which is UTC−5 / −4 DST and follows daylight saving time.
When did area code 646 start?+–
646 entered service in 1999. Its history: overlaid on 212 and a part of 917; 2017: overlaid by 332.
Why do calls to 646 require 10-digit dialing?+–
646 shares its territory with overlay code 332. 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 646 a scam area code?+–
Scam and robocall traffic can use any North American code, 646 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 646 number, and report anything suspicious.
Can I get a 646 phone number?+–
Yes — most mobile carriers and VoIP providers let you request a 646 number regardless of where you physically live, although in an overlaid region you may be assigned 212 instead.