Area code 862
Area code 973 is a North American Numbering Plan area code for Northern New Jersey that covers portions of Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Sussex and Union Counties. It was formed as of June 1, 1997 when Area code 201 was split.[1][2] In 2001, the 862 area code was created to overlie the 973 area code, making 10-digit dialing mandatory.[3]
See also
References
- ^ Newman, Andy. "New Area Codes Introduced", The New York Times, June 2, 1997. Accessed January 23, 2008.
- ^ About Verizon New Jersey: Years 1985 to 1998, Verizon Communications, accessed May 12, 2007.
- ^ McKay, Martha. "New Jersey Assigned New Area Codes.", The Record (Bergen County), April 18, 2001. Accessed August 11, 2001. "The new New Jersey area codes -- 551, 356, and 848 -- were announced this week and will be introduced next year in the regions currently served by 201, 973, and 732, respectively."
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| New Jersey area codes: 201, 551, 609, 732, 848, 856, 862, 908, 973 | ||
|---|---|---|
| North: 845 | ||
| West: 570 (and future 272), 908 | 862/973 | East: 201/551 |
| South: 609, 908, 732 | ||
| New York area codes: 212, 315, 347, 516, 518, 585, 607, 631, 646, 716, 718, 845, 914, 917, 929 | ||
| Pennsylvania area codes: 215, 267, 412, 484, 570, 610, 717, 724, 814, 878 | ||