Area code 201
201 is Jersey City, Hoboken, Hackensack, New Jersey.
Area code 201 at a glance
- State
- New Jersey
- Main cities
- Jersey City, Hoboken, Hackensack, Bayonne, Secaucus, Englewood
- Time zone
- Eastern Time
- Local time now
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- Overlay codes
- 551
- In service since
- 1947
551 covers the exact same area as 201 — both are dialed with all 10 digits.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 201?
Area code 201 covers Jersey City, Hoboken, Hackensack in New Jersey.
What time is it in area code 201?
Area code 201 is in the Eastern Time time zone. See the live clock above for the current local time.
Is 551 the same area as 201?
Yes. 551 is an overlay of 201 — they cover the exact same area, so every call there needs all 10 digits dialed.
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