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US area code · New Jersey

973 area code

Where the 973 area code is, its overlay and how to dial a +1 973 number from anywhere.

CoversBelleville, New JerseyTime zoneEastern (ET)TypeOverlay
Quick answer

The 973 area code is in Belleville, New Jersey, United States (Eastern (ET)). To call from abroad: +1 973 555-0123. It is an overlay, so all 10 digits are dialled.

StateNew Jersey
Main areaBelleville
Time zoneEastern (ET)
TypeOverlay
10-digit dialingRequired
In service since23-Jan-1997

The 973 area code is a geographic North American Numbering Plan (NANP) code covering Belleville, New Jersey. It has been in service since 23-Jan-1997 and sits in the Eastern (ET) time zone.

Overlay 973 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.

973201862

How to dial a 973 number

From abroad+1 973 555-0123
Within the US / Canada1 973 555-0123
Locally (same area)973 555-0123

Cities in the 973 area code

A 973 number is usually in one of these places in New Jersey — 4 counties.

Belleville EssexBloomfield EssexClifton PassaicEast Orange EssexGarfield BergenIrvington EssexLivingston EssexLodi BergenMaplewood EssexMontclair EssexMorristown MorrisNewark EssexNutley EssexPassaic PassaicPaterson PassaicWayne PassaicWest Milford PassaicWest Orange Essex

Other New Jersey area codes

201551609640732848856862908

Frequently asked questions

Where is the 973 area code?

The 973 area code is in Belleville, New Jersey, United States (Eastern (ET)).

Is 973 an overlay area code?

Yes. 973 overlays the same region as 201, 862, so callers dial all 10 digits.

Do I have to dial 10 digits for 973?

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

How do I call a 973 number from another country?

Dial your exit code (or +), then 1, then 973, then the number: +1 973 555-0123.

Source: NANPA numbering plan. An area code covers a region, not a precise address — a 973 number does not pinpoint a street or ZIP code.

Number holders in area code 973

Each prefix (the three digits after the area code) is assigned by NANPA to one telephone company. 799 prefixes are in use in 973, shared by 35 companies. The largest holders:

CompanyPrefixesShare
Verizon New Jersey, Inc.34143%
Level 3 Communications, LLC7610%
Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless537%
Omnipoint Communications, Inc.486%
Mcimetro Access Transmission Services LLC446%
Teleport Communications America, LLC314%

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

Complaints about 973 numbers

Reports to the FTC, last 30 days
470
Recorded messages or robocalls
68%
Rank among area codes
#219 of 670
Most reported subjects
Other (205)
Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) (41)
Dropped call or no message (39)

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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