332 Area CodeNew York, NY
Area code 332 covers New York and nearby communities in New York, in the Eastern Time (ET) zone, home to about 1,685,652 people. It was added in 2017 as an overlay of 212, so the same region uses several codes and every local call needs all ten digits.
Overview
- Major City
- New York
- State
- New York (NY)
- Timezone
- Eastern Time (ET)
- Current Time
- –:––
- Overlay
- Yes – shares area with 212, 646, 917
Overview of the 332 Area Code
What is the 332 area code?
The 332 area code serves New York, New York, alongside other established area codes. When you see a 332 number, it indicates a local number within this geographic area.
Why was area code 332 created?
Area code 332 went into service on June 10, 2017, as an overlay of 212. An overlay adds a second code to the same territory instead of splitting it: existing 212 numbers kept their digits, new lines began receiving 332 numbers, and local calls in the region require all ten digits. The same territory also carries 646 and 917.
Geographic Coverage of the 332 Area Code
The 332 area code serves New York and surrounding areas in New York. It operates within the Eastern Time (ET) time zone. It complements the coverage of area codes 212, 646, and 917. This area code covers several key cities, including:
- New York
Got a call from a 332 number? It came from New York, NY. Since 332 overlays with 212, 646, and 917, every local call in the region needs all ten digits to land on the right line.
New York Area Codes Overview
New York is served by multiple area codes, reflecting its telecommunications needs. The 332 area code operates alongside 212, 646, 917. Here are the area codes serving this region:
The introduction of the 332 area code helped prevent number exhaustion, ensuring a continuous supply of phone numbers across the geographic area.
What cities does area code 332 cover?
| City | State | Population | Population in 332 | % of listed-city population | % of City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | NY | 8,478,072 | 1,623,212 | 100.0% | 19.1% |
City population is shown in full. The share of each city inside 332 is measured from Census tract centroids, not estimated from a rate-center match – so a city split between two codes appears on both, at the fraction each one actually holds. The “% of listed-city population” column uses the full populations of the cities listed here.
What counties does area code 332 cover?
1,685,652 residents across 1 county, counted inside the 332 boundary — a county split between codes contributes only its part.
| County | State | Population in 332 | % of area-code footprint | % of County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York County | NY | 1,685,652 | 100% | 99% |
Sources: City populations – U.S. Census Bureau PEP, Vintage 2024 (SUB-IP-EST2024-POP). State populations – the same program, Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025-ALLDATA). Area-code footprint and county populations – 2020 Census Centers of Population, mapped against NANP area code boundaries. The share of each city inside a code is measured the same way, against Census place boundaries from the Census Bureau's TIGERweb service. Area code assignments – NANPA CO Code data. See our data methodology.
Has area code 332 been reported for unwanted calls?
Yes – 433 unwanted-call complaints were reported to the FTC for numbers showing a 332 area code (May 29 – Aug 14, 2026).
- 50% robocalls
- ↓ 10% vs prior period
Most-reported subjects
- Other44%191
- Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends16%70
- Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)12%54
Caller ID is easily spoofed, so these figures reflect the number shown on caller ID, not the caller's true location – an area code alone never identifies a caller. The FTC does not verify the facts in these complaints. Source: FTC Do Not Call (DNC) Reported Calls Data, retrieved 2026-08-17.
Which prefixes and exchanges belong to area code 332?
11% assigned to a telco
- 88% Landline
- 12% Wireless
- 0% Unknown
of 108 | ||
| Prefix | Usage | Carrier |
|---|---|---|
| (332)200- | Landline | Metropcs |
| (332)201- | Landline | Omnipoint Communications |
| (332)202- | Landline | Metropcs |
| (332)203- | Landline | Vonage America |
| (332)204- | Landline | Mcimetro Access Transmission Services |
| (332)205- | Wireless | Verizon Wireless |
| (332)206- | Landline | Peerless Network Of New York |
| (332)207- | Landline | Omnipoint Communications |
| (332)208- | Landline | Peerless Network Of New York |
| (332)209- | Landline | Omnipoint Communications |
| (332)210- | Wireless | Csc Wireless |
| (332)213- | Landline | Bandwidth.Com Clec |
| (332)214- | Landline | Mcimetro Access Transmission Services |
| (332)215- | Wireless | Verizon Wireless |
| (332)216- | Wireless | New Cingular Wireless Pcs |
| (332)217- | Landline | Omnipoint Communications |
| (332)218- | Landline | Level 3 Communications |
| (332)219- | Landline | Level 3 Communications |
| (332)220- | Wireless | New Cingular Wireless Pcs |
| (332)221- | Landline | Intrado Communications |
| (332)222- | Landline | Voxbeam Telecommunications |
| (332)223- | Landline | Wide Voice |
| (332)224- | Wireless | Lte Wireless Inc D/B/A Lte Wireless |
| (332)225- | Landline | Broadview Networks |
| (332)226- | Wireless | Lte Wireless Inc D/B/A Lte Wireless |
| (332)227- | Wireless | Verizon Wireless |
| (332)228- | Landline | Bandwidth.Com Clec |
| (332)229- | Landline | Rcn Telecom Services |
| (332)230- | Landline | Level 3 Communications |
| (332)231- | Landline | Shelcomm |
| (332)232- | Landline | Onvoy |
| (332)233- | Landline | Onvoy Spectrum |
| (332)234- | Landline | Nuso |
| (332)235- | Landline | Metropcs |
| (332)236- | Landline | Mcimetro Access Transmission Services |
| (332)237- | Landline | Ip Horizon |
| (332)238- | Wireless | New Cingular Wireless Pcs |
| (332)239- | Landline | Nuso |
| (332)240- | Landline | Bandwidth.Com Clec |
| (332)241- | Landline | Whitesky Communications |
| (332)242- | Landline | Ucomtel |
| (332)243- | Landline | Tc Systems |
| (332)244- | Landline | Onvoy |
| (332)245- | Landline | Peering Hub |
| (332)246- | Landline | Stratus Networks |
| (332)247- | Landline | Paetec Communications |
| (332)248- | Landline | Omnipoint Communications |
| (332)249- | Landline | Onvoy |
| (332)250- | Landline | Omnipoint Communications |
| (332)251- | Landline | Bandwidth.Com Clec |
| (332)252- | Landline | Wavenation |
| (332)253- | Landline | Mcimetro Access Transmission Services |
| (332)254- | Landline | Omnipoint Communications |
| (332)255- | Landline | Mix Networks |
| (332)256- | Landline | Omnipoint Communications |
| (332)257- | Wireless | Verizon Wireless |
| (332)258- | Landline | Leap Telecom |
| (332)259- | Wireless | Verizon Wireless |
| (332)260- | Landline | Omnipoint Communications |
| (332)261- | Landline | Omnipoint Communications |
| (332)262- | Landline | Onvoy |
| (332)263- | Landline | Onvoy |
| (332)264- | Landline | Onvoy |
| (332)265- | Landline | Omnipoint Communications |
| (332)266- | Landline | Mcimetro Access Transmission Services |
| (332)267- | Landline | Bandwidth.Com Clec |
| (332)268- | Wireless | Verizon Wireless |
| (332)269- | Landline | Omnipoint Communications |
| (332)270- | Landline | Five9 |
| (332)271- | Wireless | Verizon Wireless |
| (332)272- | Landline | Omnipoint Communications |
| (332)273- | Landline | Five9 |
| (332)282- | Landline | Ton80 Communications |
| (332)287- | Landline | Tc Systems |
| (332)288- | Landline | Coretel New York |
| (332)300- | Landline | Onvoy |
| (332)322- | Landline | Onvoy |
| (332)323- | Landline | Onvoy |
| (332)330- | Landline | Onvoy |
| (332)331- | Landline | Edgetel |
| (332)332- | Landline | Regional Telephone |
| (332)333- | Landline | Voxbeam Telecommunications |
| (332)334- | Landline | Onvoy |
| (332)345- | Landline | Fractel |
| (332)373- | Landline | Coretel New York |
| (332)378- | Landline | Ton80 Communications |
| (332)388- | Landline | Metropcs |
| (332)400- | Landline | Onvoy Spectrum |
| (332)444- | Landline | Onvoy |
| (332)455- | Landline | Mcimetro Access Transmission Services |
| (332)456- | Landline | Onvoy |
| (332)500- | Landline | Onvoy |
| (332)529- | Landline | Skyetel |
| (332)600- | Landline | Fractel |
| (332)666- | Landline | Onvoy |
| (332)699- | Landline | Fractel |
| (332)733- | Landline | Tc Systems |
| (332)777- | Landline | Onvoy |
| (332)799- | Landline | Fractel |
| (332)800- | Landline | Onvoy |
| (332)867- | Landline | Commio |
| (332)877- | Landline | Bandwidth.Com Clec |
| (332)888- | Landline | Onvoy |
| (332)895- | Landline | Twilio International |
| (332)900- | Landline | Terra Nova Telecom |
| (332)910- | Landline | Radiantiq |
| (332)963- | Landline | Paetec Communications |
| (332)999- | Landline | Onvoy |
| No prefixes match “”. | ||
Frequently Asked Questions about the 332 Area Code
Who called me from a 332 number?
A 332 number is assigned to New York, New York, so a call may come from there. But caller ID is easy to fake, and scammers often spoof a local 332 code to look nearby, so a 332 number doesn't prove the caller is local. Recently, 433 unwanted-call complaints were reported to the FTC for numbers showing the 332 code (50% flagged as robocalls). If you don't recognize the number, let it go to voicemail; a real caller will leave a message.
Is 332 a scam area code?
No area code is a scam on its own. 332 is a normal, officially assigned code for New York, New York. Spam callers spoof local codes to raise the odds you answer, so 332 on your caller ID says nothing about who is really calling. Recently, 433 unwanted-call complaints were reported to the FTC for numbers showing the 332 code (50% flagged as robocalls). Judge the call itself, not the area code.
Why do I keep getting calls from the 332 area code?
Repeated calls from different 332 numbers are usually spoofing: a robocaller rotates through 332 numbers so each call looks local and slips past simple blocks. Recently, 433 unwanted-call complaints were reported to the FTC for numbers showing the 332 code (50% flagged as robocalls). Blocking one number rarely helps; voicemail screening, your carrier spam filter, and the Do Not Call Registry work better.
Should I answer an unknown 332 number?
If you aren't expecting a 332 call, let it ring to voicemail. Legitimate callers leave a message, most robocallers hang up when no one picks up, and answering can mark your number as active and bring more calls.
How do I block calls from the 332 area code?
Block a single 332 number from your recent-calls list (iPhone: tap the number, then Block this Caller; Android: tap the number, then Block or report spam). To cut the volume, turn on Silence Unknown Callers on iPhone or spam protection on Android, enable spam filtering from your carrier, and register at DoNotCall.gov. Blocking the entire 332 code also stops legitimate local calls, so use it only as a last resort.
Where is area code 332?
Area code 332 covers New York and the surrounding area in New York, spanning 1 city with about 1,685,652 residents. It shares its area with overlay codes 212, 646, 917.
When did area code 332 go into service?
Area code 332 went into service on June 10, 2017. It was added as an overlay of 212, so 332 numbers serve the same area that 212 already covered.
Is 332 a real area code?
Yes. 332 is an active code in the North American Numbering Plan, assigned by NANPA and in service for New York, New York. A real code can still show up on spoofed spam calls, so treat unknown 332 calls with normal caution.
What timezone is the 332 area code in?
The 332 area code is in the Eastern Time (ET). Because a number can be kept when someone moves or switches to VoIP, a specific 332 caller may not be in that zone.
How do I call a 332 number from abroad?
From outside the US, dial your country's exit code, then 1 (the US country code), then 332 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile phone you can usually just enter +1 332 followed by the number and let the phone add the exit code for you.