Area code 212
212 is Manhattan, New York City, Harlem, New York.
Area code 212 at a glance
- State
- New York
- Main cities
- Manhattan, New York City, Harlem, Greenwich Village, Chelsea, Upper East Side, Midtown Manhattan
- Time zone
- Eastern Time
- Local time now
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- In service since
- 1947
332 covers the exact same area as 212 — both are dialed with all 10 digits.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 212?
Area code 212 covers Manhattan, New York City, Harlem in New York.
What time is it in area code 212?
Area code 212 is in the Eastern Time time zone. See the live clock above for the current local time.
Is 332 the same area as 212?
Yes. 332 is an overlay of 212 — they cover the exact same area, so every call there needs all 10 digits dialed.
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