718 Area Code: New York City's Original Outer Boroughs

718 · New York City

What is the area code for New York City?

The area code for New York City, New York is 718, with overlay codes 347, 929 sharing the same geographic footprint. The 718 area code is a North American Numbering Plan geographic code assigned in 1984, covering the NYC Outer Boroughs region. It serves approximately 6,700,000 residents on the Eastern Time (ET) (UTC-5 / UTC-4 DST).

The 718 area code has 782 assigned central-office prefixes (NXX codes, the three digits after the area code) across 13 rate centers, with numbers allocated to roughly 36 carriers.

At 782 of the ~792 usable central-office prefixes, the 718 area code has about 99% of its numbering capacity assigned, and that near-exhaustion is part of why overlay codes 347, 929 were added to the region. See how 718 compares in our NXX prefix allocation analysis across 338 US area codes. (Prefix data: localcallingguide.com / NANPA, 2026.)

Where is area code 718? Location and map area

Area code 718 is located in New York, the United States. Its coverage area centers on New York City and spans the NYC Outer Boroughs region. If you received a call from a 718 number, the caller's number was assigned in this area — though with number porting and virtual numbers, the person may be calling from anywhere.

The 718 location sits in Eastern Time (ET), so local business hours run roughly 9 a.m.–5 p.m. ET. Neighboring New York area codes include 212, 315, 332.

For the full story — every city covered, overlay history, and local scam patterns — read the complete New York City area code guide.

All New York City area codes

New York City is served by 3 area codes across the metro area. 718 is the 1984 addition; the others were added as overlays or for surrounding suburbs.

• 347 — New York City — assigned 1999
• 718 (current page) — Overlay on the same metro, assigned 1984
• 929 — Overlay on the same metro, assigned 2011

Cities served by the 718 area code

The 718 area code covers 5 major cities and towns across the NYC Outer Boroughs region (NY):

Businesses across Brooklyn and surrounding cities use 718 numbers to project local presence and lift call answer rates. Industry studies of local presence dialing consistently report answer-rate gains of 20–40% over toll-free or out-of-area numbers — a caller ID that matches the recipient's region looks familiar and gets picked up.

718 area code time zone and business hours

The 718 area code is in the Eastern Time (ET) zone (UTC-5 / UTC-4 DST). Standard business hours in 718 run 9 AM to 5 PM ET.

If you're calling into 718 from a different time zone, factor in the offset. For example, an Eastern Time business calling 718 at 9 AM ET reaches New York City at local time — likely outside standard business hours.

History of the 718 area code

The 718 area code was introduced in 1984 when the North American Numbering Plan was first deployed. As New York City grew and number demand increased, overlay codes 347, 929 were added to serve the same geographic region — a common solution that avoids forcing existing subscribers to change their numbers.

• 1984 718 entered service
• 1999 347 added to serve the same region
• 2011 929 added to serve the same region

Is the 718 area code safe? Spam and scam calls

718 is a legitimate geographic area code for New York City — it is not a scam code or a premium-rate prefix, and a call from a 718 number is most likely a genuine local caller. The risk is not the area code itself but a tactic called neighbor spoofing: scammers fake their caller ID so an unwanted call appears to come from your own area code, because people answer familiar numbers more readily.

If you get an unexpected 718 call, a few signals point to a likely scam — a pre-recorded message, urgent pressure to act now, a demand for payment by gift card or wire transfer, or anyone asking for passwords, Social Security, or account numbers. Let suspicious calls go to voicemail, never share personal information, and report fraud to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

The FCC consumer guide on spoofing explains your rights under the Truth in Caller ID Act. A real New York City business will leave a clear voicemail and will not pressure you.

US carriers verify caller ID with the STIR/SHAKEN framework, which flags many spoofed numbers as "Spam Likely" before they ring. DialPhone 718 numbers are registered for STIR/SHAKEN attestation, so calls from your business are verified as genuine and reach customers without a false spam label. See the DialPhone guide to VoIP security for more.

Why get a 718 area code number for your business?

Getting a 718 number gives your business three measurable advantages over a toll-free or out-of-area number:

1. Local trust signal. Customers in New York City recognize 718 as their home area code. Caller ID matching builds immediate credibility for service businesses, sales outreach, and patient communication.
2. Higher answer rate. Calls from a familiar local area code are answered far more often than unknown or toll-free numbers — industry measurements of local presence dialing put the lift at 20–40%, which matters most for outbound sales, appointment confirmations, and time-sensitive service callbacks.
3. Targeted marketing. Businesses serving New York City and the broader NYC Outer Boroughs can advertise a local number across print, radio, billboards, and digital channels for higher conversion than a national 800 number.

For businesses in New York City and surrounding cities, top industries that benefit from local 718 presence include Finance, Media, and Legal. DialPhone's AI receptionist is available for every 718 number — never miss a call, even after standard business hours.

How to get a 718 area code number

Setting up a 718 business number with DialPhone takes under 10 minutes:

1. Sign up for a DialPhone plan. Choose any plan starting at $24/user/month. Free 14-day trial, no credit card required.
2. Search available 718 numbers. Filter the DialPhone number inventory by area code, city, or pattern.
3. Choose your number and configure. Assign your new 718 number to a user or team, set up call routing, voicemail, AI receptionist, and business SMS.
4. Port your existing number (optional). Already have a 718 number? Free number porting in 2 to 5 business days with zero service interruption.

New to local numbers? The complete guide to getting a local phone number covers choosing the right area code, porting an existing line, and avoiding spam flags.

718 area code overlay codes

The NYC Outer Boroughs region is served by multiple overlay area codes:

Area Code	Coverage
718	Primary area code for NYC Outer Boroughs, assigned 1984
347	Overlay — same geography (assigned 1999)
929	Overlay — same geography (assigned 2011)

All overlay codes serve the same New York City region. New subscribers may be assigned any available code; existing numbers retain their original prefix.

AI receptionist for 718 area code businesses

Every DialPhone 718 number includes optional AI receptionist coverage, available 24/7. The AI handles calls when your team is unavailable — answering common questions, booking appointments, routing urgent callers to on-call staff, and capturing voicemail with full transcription and intent tagging.

For businesses in New York City that handle high call volume, run extended hours, or need bilingual support (especially valuable in multilingual metros like New York City), the AI receptionist reduces voicemail backlog and improves first-call resolution.

All area codes in New York

New York has 16 active geographic area codes. The 718 area code is part of the same numbering plan as the codes listed below — calls between them are typically local within the state, depending on the carrier.

Nearby area codes

Related area codes in New York and the Eastern Time (ET) region:

• 212 area code — New York City, New York
• 315 area code — Syracuse, New York
• 332 area code — New York City, New York
• 347 area code — New York City, New York
• 516 area code — Hempstead, New York
• 518 area code — Albany, New York

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How this page is verified

DialPhone re-verifies every area code page every 90 days. Area code geography, timezone, and overlay data come from the official North American Numbering Plan Administration (NANPA) database. Pricing reflects the published DialPhone plan tiers — see the pricing page for current details. Number availability varies; check the DialPhone signup flow for live inventory in the 718 region.

What to know before getting a 718 number

• Number availability is finite. Popular New York City area codes can be inventory-constrained — request specific vanity patterns early.
• Porting timing varies. Most 718 ports complete in 2-5 business days; complex multi-line legacy contracts can take 7-10.
• HIPAA tier required for healthcare. The Core $24 plan doesn't include a BAA — healthcare users need Advanced ($34) or above.

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