Area Code 732: New Brunswick, New Jersey
732 is a telephone area code serving New Jersey, including New Brunswick, Toms River. It is part of the North American Numbering Plan and is dialed with the country code +1.
Numbers beginning with 732 are located in New Jersey, United States (NANP region: Central). The code covers New Brunswick, Toms River.
How to Dial Area Code 732
| Calling from | What to dial |
|---|---|
| Anywhere in the US or Canada | 1 732 XXX-XXXX (10-digit dialing: 732 + 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 1 732 XXX XXXX |
| From Australia | 0011 1 732 XXX XXXX |
| From a mobile phone anywhere | +1 732 XXX XXXX |
Whatever country you are calling from, the + symbol replaces the exit code. Save the contact as +1 732 XXXXXXX and it will dial correctly from any phone in the world.
Time Zone for Area Code 732
Calls to a 732 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 732
The following places fall inside the 732 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 |
|---|---|
| 201 | Jersey City, Hackensack |
| 551 | Northeast (overlay) |
| 609 | Trenton, Atlantic City |
| 640 | Central (overlay) |
| 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 732?
Area code 732 is in New Jersey, United States. It covers New Brunswick, Toms River.
What time zone is area code 732 in?
Area code 732 rings in the America/New_York time zone (UTC-05:00 standard).
Do I need to dial 1 before area code 732?
Yes, for a long-distance call inside the US and Canada you dial 1 first, then 732, 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 732.
Is area code 732 toll-free?
No. 732 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.