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US area code · New Jersey

609 area code

Where the 609 area code is, its overlay and how to dial a +1 609 number from anywhere.

CoversAtlantic City, New JerseyTime zoneEastern (ET)TypeOverlay
Quick answer

The 609 area code is in Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States (Eastern (ET)). To call from abroad: +1 609 555-0123. It is an overlay, so all 10 digits are dialled.

StateNew Jersey
Main areaAtlantic City
Time zoneEastern (ET)
TypeOverlay
10-digit dialingRequired
In service since01-Jan-1957

The 609 area code is a geographic North American Numbering Plan (NANP) code covering Atlantic City, New Jersey. It has been in service since 01-Jan-1957 and sits in the Eastern (ET) time zone.

Overlay 609 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.

609201640

How to dial a 609 number

From abroad+1 609 555-0123
Within the US / Canada1 609 555-0123
Locally (same area)609 555-0123

Cities in the 609 area code

A 609 number is usually in one of these places in New Jersey — 4 counties.

Atlantic City AtlanticEwing MercerTrenton ";Burlington;MercerWillingboro Burlington

Other New Jersey area codes

201551640732848856862908973

Frequently asked questions

Where is the 609 area code?

The 609 area code is in Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States (Eastern (ET)).

Is 609 an overlay area code?

Yes. 609 overlays the same region as 201, 640, so callers dial all 10 digits.

Do I have to dial 10 digits for 609?

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

How do I call a 609 number from another country?

Dial your exit code (or +), then 1, then 609, then the number: +1 609 555-0123.

Source: NANPA numbering plan. An area code covers a region, not a precise address — a 609 number does not pinpoint a street or ZIP code.

Number holders in area code 609

Each prefix (the three digits after the area code) is assigned by NANPA to one telephone company. 800 prefixes are in use in 609, shared by 44 companies. The largest holders:

CompanyPrefixesShare
Verizon New Jersey, Inc.22028%
New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC9011%
Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless8010%
Omnipoint Communications Enterprises, LP608%
Paetec Itel, LLC608%
Level 3 Communications, LLC486%

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

Complaints about 609 numbers

Reports to the FTC, last 30 days
1,062
Recorded messages or robocalls
75%
Rank among area codes
#36 of 670
Most reported subjects
Other (418)
Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) (359)
Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends (72)

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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