Area code 609
609 is Atlantic City, Trenton, Princeton, New Jersey.
Area code 609 at a glance
- State
- New Jersey
- Main cities
- Atlantic City, Trenton, Princeton, Hamilton, Ewing
- Time zone
- Eastern Time
- Local time now
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- Overlay codes
- 640
- In service since
- 1957
640 covers the exact same area as 609 — both are dialed with all 10 digits.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 609?
Area code 609 covers Atlantic City, Trenton, Princeton in New Jersey.
What time is it in area code 609?
Area code 609 is in the Eastern Time time zone. See the live clock above for the current local time.
Is 640 the same area as 609?
Yes. 640 is an overlay of 609 — they cover the exact same area, so every call there needs all 10 digits dialed.
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