New York Chinese Scholar’s Garden at Snug Harbor on Staten Island, photographed May 1, 2025.

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Staten Island area codes

Area codes for New York City: history, overlays and how to dial.

718347929465917

Staten Island uses area codes 718, 347, 929, 465 and 917. Because more than one area code serves the same area, local calls need all ten digits.

About these area codes

How to call a number in Staten Island

Inside the US1 (718) 555-0123Dial 1, the area code, then the seven-digit number.
Local call(718) 555-0123Overlay area: always include the area code.
From outside the US+1 718 555 0123Use your country's exit code or +, then 1 for the US.

Staten Island is on Eastern Time (ET); check the time before calling from another zone.

Nearby area codes

Area codeUsed inDistance
201Jersey City11 mi
551Jersey City11 mi
862Newark11 mi
973Newark11 mi
732Newark11 mi
848Newark11 mi
908Newark11 mi
516Hempstead28 mi

Staten Island quick facts

Staten Island was settled in 1661.

Dates, namesake and elevation from Wikipedia: Staten Island and Wikidata (checked 2026-11-08); population and ZIP codes from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Questions

What area code is Staten Island?

Staten Island uses area codes 718, 347, 929, 465 and 917. Because more than one area code serves the same area, local calls need all ten digits.

When did area code 718 start?

Area code 718 dates from 1984.

When did area code 347 start?

Area code 347 dates from 1999.

When did area code 929 start?

Area code 929 dates from 1999.

When did area code 465 start?

Area code 465 dates from 2026.

Do I need to dial the area code for local calls in Staten Island?

Yes. 718, 347, 929, 465 and 917 share the same area as an overlay, so every local call needs the area code plus the seven-digit number (ten digits).

What time zone is area code 718 in?

Staten Island is on Eastern Time (ET).

Sources: Area codes 718, 347, 929, and 465, Area codes 718, 347, 929, and 465, Area codes 718, 347, 929, and 465, Area codes 718, 347, 929, and 465, Area code 917 (Wikipedia) and Wikidata, checked 2026-11-08. Numbering plans change; the North American Numbering Plan Administrator is the official record.

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