New York 332 Overlay for Area Codes 212, 646 and 917 FAQs

An overlay is the addition of another area code to the same geographic area as an existing area code(s). In the Manhattan area of New York City, the 332 area code is being added to the area served by the 212, 646 and 917 area codes to ensure a continuing supply of telephone numbers.

You won't have to change your existing area code or phone number. You'll simply continue to dial or enter the area code and phone number for all calls.

Anyone who has a phone number with a 212, 646 or 917 area code in the Manhattan area of New York City should be aware that the new 332 area code will serve the same geographic area as the current 212, 646 and 917 area codes. See the map below of the 212 / 332 / 646 / 917 overlay area.

Beginning June 10, 2017, new phone lines or services may be assigned numbers with the 332 area code. If you have a 332 area code, you must enter the area code and phone number on all calls or the call won't be completed. For customers with a 212, 646 or 917 area code, you'll simply continue to enter the area code and phone number on all calls.

No, you'll simply continue entering the area code for all calls. The price of a call, your plan and coverage area, and other rates and services will not change because of the additional overlay. All local calls will remain local.

In addition to continuing to enter the area code and phone number for all calls, you should also complete the following items:

• Continue to identify your phone number as a 10-digit number (area code and 7-digit phone number), and continue to include the area code when giving your number to friends, family, business associates and customers.
  
  
• Ensure that all services, automatic dialing equipment, or other types of equipment recognize the new 332 area code as a valid area code. Some examples include:
  
  • Life safety systems and medical monitoring devices
  • Fire or burglar alarm and security systems
  • Security gates
  • Speed dialers
  • Call forwarding settings
  • Fax machines
  • Internet dial-up numbers
  • Voicemail services and similar functions
• Double check your websites, personal and business stationery, advertising materials, personal and business checks, personal or pet ID tags, and other such items to ensure the area code is included.

You'll continue to enter the area code and phone number for all calls. The following items will remain the same and won't change:

• Your phone number, including current area code


• The price of a call, coverage area or other rates and services


• Calls that are considered local will remain local calls
  


• 911 calls aren't affected, only 3 digits are required


• If 211, 311, 411, 511, 611, 711 or 811 are currently available in your community, you'll still be able to call them by entering just 3 digits

If you have any questions about the New York 332 area code overlay, please contact us at (800) 922-0204. Visit the New York Public Service Commission website to learn more.