What area code is 718?
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718 at a glance
Summary
Cities & regions served by 718
NYC outer boroughs9 communities on record for 718.
Where 718 sits on the map
Overlay: 917, 347, 929Coverage area
About the 718 region
718 covers NYC outer boroughs in New York, including Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, Staten Island and Flushing. The code has been in service since 1984.
As the NYC outer boroughs region grew, 718 ran low on available numbers, so 917 and 347 and 929 were added as overlay codes over the same geographic area. Both codes are local to each other and 10-digit dialing applies throughout.
Split of 212, and originally comprised only Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island; 1992: The Bronx split off from 212 to become a part of 718; 1992: overlaid by 917; 1999: overlaid by 347; 2011: overlaid by 929.
Who called me from 718?
Community reports- Caller ID is trivially spoofed: an incoming call that displays 718 does not prove the caller is really in the 718 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 718 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 718?+–
718 was created in 1984, splitting off from 212 to serve Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island; the Bronx joined in 1992. It now shares its territory with the 917, 347, and 929 overlays, and a 718 number is a badge of the city's outer boroughs.
Where is area code 718 located?+–
It covers Kings, Queens, Bronx and other counties, including Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, Staten Island and Flushing in New York.
What cities are in area code 718?+–
Major communities on record include Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, Staten Island and Flushing, among others. The code's territory spans the NYC outer boroughs region of New York.
What time zone is 718?+–
718 observes Eastern (ET), which is UTC−5 / −4 DST and follows daylight saving time.
When did area code 718 start?+–
718 entered service in 1984. Its history: split of 212, and originally comprised only Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island; 1992: The Bronx split off from 212 to become a part of 718; 1992: overlaid by 917; 1999: overlaid by 347; 2011: overlaid by 929.
Why do calls to 718 require 10-digit dialing?+–
718 shares its territory with overlay code 917, 347 and 929. 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 718 a scam area code?+–
Scam and robocall traffic can use any North American code, 718 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 718 number, and report anything suspicious.
Can I get a 718 phone number?+–
Yes — most mobile carriers and VoIP providers let you request a 718 number regardless of where you physically live.