718 area code — New York City, NY geographic
The 718 area code covers New York City, New York, Eastern time zone, and dates back to September 1, 1984. It is part of the 347/465/718/917/929 overlay complex — these codes share the same territory. Note that porting and VoIP mean a 718 number can be used from anywhere — the code marks where the number was assigned.
779 central-office prefixes are currently active in this code, spread across 20 code-holding carriers. Thousands-block pooling applies to 280 prefixes, so a single prefix can belong to several carriers. Its prefixes map to 13 distinct rate centers.
NANPA projects numbering capacity for the 347/718/917/929 complex to exhaust in 3Q 2027.
Dialing: 1+10D locally, 1+10D to other codes (10-digit dialing is permissible for home npa local calls).
Among New York codes, 718 stands out as projected by NANPA to exhaust its numbering capacity by 3Q 2027.
If a 718 call asks for money or personal data, treat the displayed number as unverified: hang up and reach the organization through its published number. Numbering data locates numbers, not callers.
718 was created from 212 in 1984. It has since spawned 347 (1999), 465 (2026).
Largest localities in 718
| Locality (rate center) | Active prefixes | Also served by |
|---|---|---|
| New York City Zone 06 | 213 | 347, 917, 929 |
| New York City Zone 08 | 96 | 347, 917, 929 |
| New York City Zone 07 | 85 | 347, 917, 929 |
| New York City Zone 03 | 75 | 347, 917, 929 |
| New York City Zone 10 | 69 | 347, 917, 929 |
| New York City Zone 14 | 50 | 347, 917, 929 |
| New York City Zone 05 | 44 | 347, 917, 929 |
| New York City Zone 12 | 35 | 347, 917, 929 |
| New York City Zone 09 | 32 | 347, 917, 929 |
| New York City Zone 04 | 30 | 347, 917, 929 |
FAQ
Is 718 a toll-free number?
No. 718 is a geographic code; calls are billed like any other domestic call. Toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888.
Why do 347 and 718 cover the same place?
They are overlays: when a code runs low on numbers, a new code is added over the same territory instead of splitting it. The 347/465/718/917/929 complex shares one service area, and local calls are dialed with 10 digits.
Will 718 run out of numbers?
NANPA's current forecast projects exhaust in 3Q 2027, so a new overlay is likely to be planned.
Why am I getting spam calls from 718 numbers?
Scammers spoof recognizable area codes so calls look local or familiar. A displayed 718 number does not prove the call originated there — see our guide to spotting spoofed calls.
Where is a 718 number from?
718 is assigned to New York City and surrounding areas of New York in the Eastern time zone. The three digits after the area code (the prefix) narrow it down to a rate center.