347 Area Code
Covers New York and nearby communities in New York.
(347) 555-0142Area code 347 map
Interactive coverage map for area code 347, centered on New York, New York
40.6782, -73.9442
Open in OpenStreetMapArea code 347 coverage map — centered on New York. Shaded area shows the approximate reach around the primary city.
Calls tagged with area code 347 come from New York and nearby communities in New York. It reaches roughly 6.0 million people across places such as Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, Staten Island and more. The region observes Eastern time, so a number like (347) 555-0142 is on that clock right now. Introduced in 1999 as an overlay of 718 for Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island. It shares its territory with the overlay codes 718, 929, which sit on the exact same map. Because the 347 region uses more than one area code, you must dial all ten digits — area code included — even for a local call. You do not, however, need to dial a leading 1 for calls within the US and Canada. Scroll on for a real-time clock, an area map, the cities and counties inside 347, its related area codes, and practical advice on 347 robocalls and caller-ID spoofing.
Cities covered by 347
Cities & neighborhoods
- Brooklyn
- Queens
- The Bronx
- Staten Island
- Flushing
- Astoria
Counties
- Kings County
- Queens County
- Bronx County
- Richmond County
Looking for the broader picture? See all New York area codes.
Nearby & overlay area codes
Overlay codes (same area)
These share 347’s geography — a number in either code can be on the same street.
Neighboring codes
Codes for adjacent regions and metros.
Is a call from 347 a scam?
Because 347 covers a dense metro around New York, it's a common source of both real business calls and spam. Legitimate 347 calls come from local businesses, offices and neighbors; scam calls in this region tend to imitate delivery services, banks and utilities. Remember that caller ID is trivially spoofed — a scammer anywhere can make a 347 number appear on your screen — so the area code alone never proves a call is genuinely local.
Red flags to watch for
- Pressure to act right now, or threats of arrest, fines, or service being cut off.
- Requests to pay with gift cards, wire transfer, crypto, or a payment app.
- Asking for passwords, one-time codes, your SSN, or full card/bank numbers.
- A robocall or recording, or a number that won’t let you call back.
When unsure, hang up and call the organization back on a number you look up yourself.
Calling a 347 number from abroad
Every 347 number is a US/Canada +1 number. From a mobile anywhere, the simplest approach is to dial it in international format:
+1 347 555-0142If your phone can’t dial the +, replace it with your country’s exit code, then 1, then the number:
- UK, Germany, France & most of Europe
00 1 347 555-0142 - Australia
0011 1 347 555-0142 - Japan
010 1 347 555-0142 - Mexico
00 1 347 555-0142
Within the US and Canada you don’t need any of this — just dial the ten digits 347 555-0142.
Reverse phone lookup
Check any US or Canada number to see whether it's a working line, which carrier it sits on, whether it's mobile, landline or VoIP, and roughly where it's registered.
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Area code 347: frequently asked questions
Where is the 347 area code located?
The 347 area code is located in New York, centered on New York. It covers Kings County, Queens County, Bronx County, Richmond County and nearby communities including Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, Staten Island, Flushing, Astoria.
What time zone is 347 in?
Area code 347 is in the Eastern time zone (UTC-5 (EST) / UTC-4 (EDT)). You can see the exact current local time for New York on the live clock above.
What cities use area code 347?
Cities and areas that use 347 include Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, Staten Island, Flushing, Astoria. Its primary city is New York, NY.
Do I need to dial 1 before 347?
For calls within the US, you do not need to dial a leading 1, but you do need all ten digits: 347 plus the seven-digit number. The 347 area requires ten-digit dialing because more than one area code serves it.
Is 347 a toll-free or scam number?
No — 347 is a normal geographic area code for New York, not a toll-free code (toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888). A 347 number is not inherently a scam, but the code can be spoofed. See the spam-call section above for how to tell.
What are the overlay area codes for 347?
Area code 347 is overlaid by 718, 929, meaning those codes cover the same geographic area.