Area Code 347 — New York, New York

347 Area Code – New York, New York: Location, Time Zone & History

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About Area Code 347

Region Code
347
City
New York
State
New York
Population
6,919,767
Largest City
New York
Neighboring Codes
  • 212 (New York, New York)
  • 914 (White Plains, New York)
  • 516 (Nassau County, New York)
  • 201 (Jersey City, New Jersey)
  • 908 (Elizabeth, New Jersey)
  • 732 (Edison, New Jersey)
Time Zone
Eastern Time

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History & Cultural Notes

347 carries a cultural weight that few overlay codes acquire. Added on top of 718 for New York City's outer boroughs, it went into service on October 1, 1999, after approval by the New York Public Service Commission in December 1998, easing pressure on the original 1984-era 718 code. In the 2000s and 2010s, as 718 numbers ran short, 347 became closely tied to Brooklyn hip-hop and street culture, giving it a distinct local cachet apart from its older sibling.

The 718/347 region has continued to expand its numbering plan since then. Area code 929 was added as a second overlay in 2011, and 465 followed on June 18, 2026, as a further overlay to the same territory, which also draws on 917. Together these codes cover the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, and the Marble Hill section of Manhattan, a combined population of 6,919,767 according to the 2020 U.S. Census.

Economically, the boroughs served by 347 support logistics and shipping, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and food and hospitality, reflecting the density and diversity of the neighborhoods that share this numbering plan.