Prefix 212-542 — New York City Zone 01, NY
- Area code
- 212
- Prefix (NXX)
- 542
- Rate center
- New York City Zone 01
- State
- New York
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Code holder
- PAETEC ITEL, LLC
- OCN
- 829J
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- LATA
- 132
212-542 identifies a block of numbers in New York City Zone 01, NY, within the 212 area code. Every US prefix is tied to exactly one rate center; this one is New York City Zone 01.
The rate center lies in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ Metropolitan Statistical Area. The serving LATA is 132. Local time follows the Eastern zone.
Treat the on-screen number as a hint, not evidence — 212-542 can be spoofed like any US prefix. If a call feels off, verify through an official callback number and file a complaint with the FCC or FTC.
Code-holder of record: PAETEC ITEL, LLC (OCN 829J). The prefix is pooled: its ten thousands-blocks can be shared among several carriers, so different 212-542 numbers may be served by different companies.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 212-539 | New York City Zone 01 | VERIZON NEW YORK, INC. |
| 212-540 | New York City Zone 01 | ONVOY, LLC- NY |
| 212-541 | New York City Zone 01 | VERIZON NEW YORK, INC. |
| 212-543 | New York City Zone 01 | VERIZON NEW YORK, INC. |
| 212-544 | New York City Zone 01 | VERIZON NEW YORK, INC. |
| 212-545 | New York City Zone 01 | VERIZON NEW YORK, INC. |
FAQ
Where is 212-542 located?
The prefix is assigned to the New York City Zone 01 rate center in NY, area code 212. It is part of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 212-542 numbers?
PAETEC ITEL, LLC holds the code, but the prefix is pooled — individual thousands-blocks can be assigned to other carriers, and numbers may be ported to any provider.
Is a call from 212-542 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate New York City Zone 01 businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.