Area Code 848: New Jersey, New Jersey
848 is a telephone area code serving New Jersey. It is part of the North American Numbering Plan and is dialed with the country code +1.
Numbers beginning with 848 are located in New Jersey, United States (NANP region: Central).
How to Dial Area Code 848
| Calling from | What to dial |
|---|---|
| Anywhere in the US or Canada | 1 848 XXX-XXXX (10-digit dialing: 848 + 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 1 848 XXX XXXX |
| From Australia | 0011 1 848 XXX XXXX |
| From a mobile phone anywhere | +1 848 XXX XXXX |
Whatever country you are calling from, the + symbol replaces the exit code. Save the contact as +1 848 XXXXXXX and it will dial correctly from any phone in the world.
Time Zone for Area Code 848
Calls to a 848 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.
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) |
| 732 | New Brunswick, Toms River |
| 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 848?
Area code 848 is in New Jersey, United States. It covers Central (overlay).
What time zone is area code 848 in?
Area code 848 rings in the America/New_York time zone (UTC-05:00 standard).
Do I need to dial 1 before area code 848?
Yes, for a long-distance call inside the US and Canada you dial 1 first, then 848, 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 848.
Is area code 848 toll-free?
No. 848 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.