Area code 973
973 is Newark, Paterson, Clifton, New Jersey.
Area code 973 at a glance
- State
- New Jersey
- Main cities
- Newark, Paterson, Clifton, Passaic, Montclair, Morristown, Parsippany
- Time zone
- Eastern Time
- Local time now
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- Overlay codes
- 862
- In service since
- 1997
862 covers the exact same area as 973 — both are dialed with all 10 digits.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 973?
Area code 973 covers Newark, Paterson, Clifton in New Jersey.
What time is it in area code 973?
Area code 973 is in the Eastern Time time zone. See the live clock above for the current local time.
Is 862 the same area as 973?
Yes. 862 is an overlay of 973 — they cover the exact same area, so every call there needs all 10 digits dialed.
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