862 Area Code

The 862 area code is a telephone area code in the state of New Jersey, USA. It was introduced in 2001 as an overlay to the 973 area code. The 862 area code serves northern New Jersey, including cities such as Newark, Paterson, Clifton, and Passaic, and shares coverage with the 973 area code.

Understanding the 862 Area Code

The 862 area code covers densely populated urban and suburban areas in northern New Jersey. It includes major cities, commercial centers, and residential neighborhoods. The overlay with 973 means both area codes are used interchangeably in the same geographic region, ensuring sufficient numbering resources for a growing population.

862 Area Code Map and Location

The 862 area code map spans several counties, including:

• Essex County
• Passaic County
• Morris County
• Sussex County
• Union County

Major Cities in the 862 Area Code

• Newark
• Paterson
• Clifton
• Passaic
• East Orange
• West Orange
• Bloomfield
• Wayne
• Totowa

ZIP Codes in the 862 Area Code

Some common ZIP codes include:

• 07102 - Newark, NJ
• 07501 - Paterson, NJ
• 07013 - Clifton, NJ
• 07055 - Passaic, NJ
• 07017 - East Orange, NJ
• 07052 - West Orange, NJ
• 07010 - Bloomfield, NJ
• 07470 - Wayne, NJ
• 07512 - Totowa, NJ

Time Zone

The 862 area code is located in the Eastern Time Zone (ET):

• Standard Time: UTC -5
• Daylight Saving Time: UTC -4

Dialing & Phone Service

• Overlay Code: 862 overlays 973
• Local Dialing: 10-digit dialing is required
• Long-Distance: 1 + 862 + 7-digit number
• International: +1 862 + local number
• Services: Landline, Mobile, VoIP, Business

What Area Code is 862? / Where is Area Code 862?

What area code is 862? � The 862 area code is a New Jersey telephone area code serving northern regions of the state, sharing coverage with 973.

Where is area code 862 located? � The 862 area code is located in northern New Jersey, USA, including cities such as Newark, Paterson, Clifton, and Passaic.

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