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US area code · New York

516 area code

Where the 516 area code is, its overlay and how to dial a +1 516 number from anywhere.

CoversBaldwin, New YorkTime zoneEastern (ET)TypeOverlay
Quick answer

The 516 area code is in Baldwin, New York, United States (Eastern (ET)). To call from abroad: +1 516 555-0123. It is an overlay, so all 10 digits are dialled.

StateNew York
Main areaBaldwin
Time zoneEastern (ET)
TypeOverlay
10-digit dialingRequired
In service since01-Jan-1951

The 516 area code is a geographic North American Numbering Plan (NANP) code covering Baldwin, New York. It has been in service since 01-Jan-1951 and sits in the Eastern (ET) time zone.

Overlay 516 shares its region

Several area codes cover the same geographic area, so two neighbours can have different codes. Because of the overlay, you must dial all 10 digits (area code + number) even for local calls.

516363914

How to dial a 516 number

From abroad+1 516 555-0123
Within the US / Canada1 516 555-0123
Locally (same area)516 555-0123

Cities in the 516 area code

A 516 number is usually in one of these places in New York — 1 county.

Baldwin NassauEast Meadow NassauElmont NassauFranklin Square NassauFreeport NassauGarden City NassauGlen Cove NassauHicksville NassauLevittown NassauLong Beach NassauNorth BellmoreNorth MassapequaNorth MerrickOceanside NassauPlainview NassauRockville Centre NassauUniondale NassauValley Stream NassauWest Hempstead Nassau

Other New York area codes

212315329332347363465518585607624631646680716718

Frequently asked questions

Where is the 516 area code?

The 516 area code is in Baldwin, New York, United States (Eastern (ET)).

Is 516 an overlay area code?

Yes. 516 overlays the same region as 363, 914, so callers dial all 10 digits.

Do I have to dial 10 digits for 516?

Yes — dial the area code plus the seven-digit number.

How do I call a 516 number from another country?

Dial your exit code (or +), then 1, then 516, then the number: +1 516 555-0123.

Source: NANPA numbering plan. An area code covers a region, not a precise address — a 516 number does not pinpoint a street or ZIP code.

Number holders in area code 516

Each prefix (the three digits after the area code) is assigned by NANPA to one telephone company. 799 prefixes are in use in 516, shared by 41 companies. The largest holders:

CompanyPrefixesShare
Verizon New York, Inc.21026%
Omnipoint Communications, Inc.9512%
New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC8811%
Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless7810%
Onvoy, LLC- Ny425%
Cablevision Lightpath, Inc.395%

Source: NANPA central office code assignments. A number keeps its original prefix when it is ported to another carrier.

Complaints about 516 numbers

Reports to the FTC, last 30 days
539
Recorded messages or robocalls
53%
Rank among area codes
#172 of 670
Most reported subjects
Other (199)
Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) (69)
Lotteries, prizes & sweepstakes (64)

Period Aug 26 – Sep 24, 2026. These are the numbers shown on the caller ID of the reported calls; many are spoofed and do not belong to the real caller.

Source: US Federal Trade Commission, Do Not Call reported calls data (daily files).

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