What area code is 862?
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862 at a glance
Summary
Cities & regions served by 862
Newark (overlay)1 community on record for 862.
Where 862 sits on the map
Overlay of 973Coverage area
About the 862 region
862 covers Newark in New Jersey. The code has been in service since 2001.
862 itself is an overlay: it shares its territory with 973 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 973.
Who called me from 862?
Community reports- Caller ID is trivially spoofed: an incoming call that displays 862 does not prove the caller is really in the 862 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 862 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 862?+–
862 is a telephone area code serving Newark in New Jersey, United States, in service since 2001.
Where is area code 862 located?+–
It covers Newark in New Jersey.
What time zone is 862?+–
862 observes Eastern (ET), which is UTC−5 / −4 DST and follows daylight saving time.
When did area code 862 start?+–
862 entered service in 2001. Its history: overlaid on 973.
Why does area code 862 exist?+–
862 is an overlay of 973: it covers the exact same territory and was introduced when the original code ran low on new number combinations. New lines may receive either code, calls between them are local, and 10-digit dialing applies.
Is 862 a scam area code?+–
Scam and robocall traffic can use any North American code, 862 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 862 number, and report anything suspicious.
Can I get a 862 phone number?+–
Yes — most mobile carriers and VoIP providers let you request a 862 number regardless of where you physically live, although in an overlaid region you may be assigned 973 instead.