Area Code 201: Jersey City, New Jersey
201 is a telephone area code serving New Jersey, including Jersey City, Hackensack. It is part of the North American Numbering Plan and is dialed with the country code +1.
Numbers beginning with 201 are located in New Jersey, United States (NANP region: Northeast). The code covers Jersey City, Hackensack.
How to Dial Area Code 201
| Calling from | What to dial |
|---|---|
| Anywhere in the US or Canada | 1 201 XXX-XXXX (10-digit dialing: 201 + 7-digit number) |
| Local call inside the same area code | 7-digit number in most areas; 10 digits where an overlay code is active |
| From the UK or Europe | 00 1 201 XXX XXXX |
| From Australia | 0011 1 201 XXX XXXX |
| From a mobile phone anywhere | +1 201 XXX XXXX |
Whatever country you are calling from, the + symbol replaces the exit code. Save the contact as +1 201 XXXXXXX and it will dial correctly from any phone in the world.
Time Zone for Area Code 201
Calls to a 201 number ring in the America/New_York time zone, standard offset UTC-05:00. Daylight saving time applies here, so the offset moves forward one hour from March to November.
Cities and Communities Served by 201
The following places fall inside the 201 calling area:
Other Area Codes in New Jersey
These codes also serve New Jersey. Area codes are assigned by the North American Numbering Plan Administration (NANPA).
| Area Code | Cities / Coverage |
|---|---|
| 551 | Northeast (overlay) |
| 609 | Trenton, Atlantic City |
| 640 | Central (overlay) |
| 732 | New Brunswick, Toms River |
| 848 | Central (overlay) |
| 856 | Camden, Cherry Hill |
| 862 | Newark (overlay) |
| 908 | Newark suburbs |
| 973 | Newark, Paterson |
See all 10 area codes in New Jersey →
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is area code 201?
Area code 201 is in New Jersey, United States. It covers Jersey City, Hackensack.
What time zone is area code 201 in?
Area code 201 rings in the America/New_York time zone (UTC-05:00 standard).
Do I need to dial 1 before area code 201?
Yes, for a long-distance call inside the US and Canada you dial 1 first, then 201, then the seven-digit number. The 1 is the North American long-distance trunk prefix — it is not the country code. From outside North America you dial your exit code then 1 then 201.
Is area code 201 toll-free?
No. 201 is a standard geographic area code, so normal long-distance rates apply unless your plan includes them. Toll-free NANP codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888.