973 Area Code

Area Code	973
State	New Jersey
Country	United State
Code Type	General Purpose Code
In Service	Yes
Timezone	Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Overlay Complex	862/973
Assignment Date	23-JAN-97
In Service Date	01-JUN-97
Area Code	973

What is the 973 Area Code?

Area code 973 is located in New Jersey, within United State, serving the region's residents and businesses. The 973 area code was first assigned in 23-JAN-97 and has been in service since 01-JUN-97.

The 973 area code is part of an overlay complex, which includes the area codes 862/973. These codes all serve the same geographic region.

Cities in Area Code 973

Andover

Boonton

Butler

Chatham

Clifton

Dover

Haledon

Hamburg

Kenvil

Lodi

Madison

Mendham

Netcong

Newark

Newton

Passaic

Singac

Sussex

Totowa

Wanaque

Wharton

White Meadow Lake

Woodland Park

Area codes of New Jersey

Further Details on the 973 Area Code

Where is the 973 Area Code Located?

Area code 973 serves the entire state of New Jersey in United State, providing phone services to both residential and business users. It covers urban, suburban, and rural areas alike, ensuring reliable communication across the region.

What time zone is area code 973 in?

Area code 973 is located in the Eastern Standard Time (EST) time zone. This designation indicates the predominant time zone for calls made within this area code.

When was area code 973 assigned and put into service?

Area code 973 was officially assigned on 23-JAN-97, signifying its designation for use in telecommunications, and it became operational on 01-JUN-97, allowing callers to begin using this area code for their dialing needs.

Is the 973 Area Code Still Active?

Yes, the 302 area code is still active and in service. It is the primary area code for all landline and mobile phones registered in Delaware. There are no overlay codes currently in place for the state.

What are the dialing requirements for making calls with area code 973?

For local calls within area code 973, the required dialing pattern is 10D. For toll calls, you'll need to dial 10D , where "D" indicates the number of digits to dial. When calling foreign NPAs from area code 973, local calls require 1+10D, and toll calls use 1+10D.

Data Sources: NANPA Area Code, U.S. Area Code Map