973 Area Code

Q: When was the 973 area code created?

It was created in 1997 as a split from 201.

The 973 area code is a telephone area code serving the state of New Jersey, USA. It was created on June 1, 1997 as a split from area code 201. Today, it functions with an overlay code, 862, to provide additional numbering capacity. The 973 area code covers much of northern New Jersey, including Newark and surrounding suburbs.

Understanding the 973 Area Code

The 973 area code was established to meet the increasing demand for phone numbers in New Jersey�s urban and suburban areas. It serves a mix of commercial, residential, and industrial communities and is part of the dense New York metropolitan calling region.

973 Area Code Map and Location

The 973 area code map spans northern New Jersey, primarily around the Newark area. Counties covered include:

Essex County
Morris County
Passaic County
Sussex County
Union County (partial)

Major Cities and Communities in the 973 Area Code

Newark
Paterson
Clifton
Passaic
East Orange
Bloomfield
Montclair
Morristown
Parsippany
West Orange

ZIP Codes in the 973 Area Code

Examples of ZIP codes within the 973 area include:

07102 - Newark, NJ
07501 - Paterson, NJ
07011 - Clifton, NJ
07055 - Passaic, NJ
07018 - East Orange, NJ
07003 - Bloomfield, NJ
07042 - Montclair, NJ
07960 - Morristown, NJ
07054 - Parsippany, NJ

Time Zone

The 973 area code follows the Eastern Time Zone (ET):

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

Dialing & Phone Service

Overlay Codes: 862
Local Dialing: 10-digit dialing is required
Long-Distance (U.S./Canada): 1 + 973 + 7-digit number
International: +1 973 + local number
Services: Landline, Mobile, VoIP, Business

What Area Code is 973? / Where is Area Code 973?

What area code is 973? � The 973 area code is a New Jersey telephone code established in 1997.

Where is area code 973 located? � The 973 area code is located in northern New Jersey, covering Newark, Paterson, and nearby suburbs.

What�s area code 973? � It is part of the New York metro dialing region and shares coverage with overlay code 862.

Map

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the 973 area code?

The 973 area code serves northern New Jersey, including Newark, Paterson, and surrounding suburbs.

When was the 973 area code created?

It was created in 1997 as a split from area code 201.

Where is area code 973 located?

It covers Essex, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, and parts of Union County in New Jersey.

Does 973 have an overlay code?

Yes. The 973 area code is overlaid with 862, requiring 10-digit dialing.

What time zone is 973 in?

Eastern Time Zone (ET).

Feature	Details
Area Code	973
Overlay Codes	862
State	New Jersey
Region Covered	Northern New Jersey
Established	1997
Time Zone	Eastern Time Zone (ET)
Major Cities	Newark, Paterson, Clifton, Passaic, East Orange, Bloomfield, Montclair, Morristown
Primary Counties	Essex, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, Union (partial)
ZIP Codes	07102, 07501, 07011, 07055, 07018, 07003, 07042, 07960, 07054
Services	Landline, Mobile, VoIP, Business
Dialing Format	+1 973 XXX XXXX (10-digit dialing)
Country	United States
Notable Features	Overlay with 862, covers Newark metro region

Ares Code	Office / Place	Address
973 Area Code	Rutgers University�Newark	249 University Ave, Newark, NJ 07102
973 Area Code	New Jersey Institute of Technology	University Heights, Newark, NJ 07102
973 Area Code	Essex County College	303 University Ave, Newark, NJ 07102
973 Area Code	Pillar College	60 Park Place, Suite 701, Newark, NJ 07102
973 Area Code	New Community Career & Technical Institute	274 South Orange Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103
973 Area Code	University Hospital	150 Bergen St, Newark, NJ 07103
973 Area Code	St. Michael's Medical Center	111 Central Ave, Newark, NJ 07102
973 Area Code	East Orange General Hospital	300 Central Ave, East Orange, NJ 07018
973 Area Code	Wells Fargo Bank	1 Gateway Center, Newark, NJ 07102
973 Area Code	Chase Bank	1000 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
973 Area Code	Bank of America	1115 Route 46, Clifton, NJ 07013
973 Area Code	Newark City Hall	920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
973 Area Code	Passaic County Courthouse	77 Hamilton St, Paterson, NJ 07505
973 Area Code	Morris County Courthouse	56 Washington St, Morristown, NJ 07960
973 Area Code	Branch Brook Park	7th Ave & Clifton Ave, Newark, NJ 07104
973 Area Code	Great Falls National Historical Park	72 McBride Ave Ext, Paterson, NJ 07501
973 Area Code	Morristown National Historical Park	30 Washington Pl, Morristown, NJ 07960
973 Area Code	Newark Museum of Art	49 Washington St, Newark, NJ 07102
973 Area Code	Paterson Museum	2 Market St, Paterson, NJ 07501
973 Area Code	Morris Museum	6 Normandy Heights Rd, Morristown, NJ 07960
973 Area Code	The Mills at Jersey Gardens	651 Kapkowski Rd, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
973 Area Code	Clifton Commons	405 Route 3 East, Clifton, NJ 07014
973 Area Code	Willowbrook Mall	1400 Willowbrook Mall, Wayne, NJ 07470
973 Area Code	The Robert Treat Hotel	50 Park Pl, Newark, NJ 07102
973 Area Code	La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Clifton/Rutherford	265 State Rt 3, Clifton, NJ 07014
973 Area Code	Best Western Plus Regency House Hotel	140 Route 23 North, Pompton Plains, NJ 07444
973 Area Code	Newark Penn Station	1 Raymond Plaza W, Newark, NJ 07102
973 Area Code	Paterson Train Station	175 Market St, Paterson, NJ 07505
973 Area Code	Morristown Train Station	4 Cattano Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
973 Area Code	Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)	3 Brewster Rd, Newark, NJ 07114

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