516 Area Code
Covers Hempstead and nearby communities in New York.
(516) 555-0142Area code 516 map
Interactive coverage map for area code 516, centered on Hempstead, New York
40.6576, -73.5832
Open in OpenStreetMapArea code 516 coverage map — centered on Hempstead. Shaded area shows the approximate reach around the primary city.
Calls tagged with area code 516 come from Hempstead and nearby communities in New York. It reaches roughly 136,000 people across places such as Hempstead, Freeport, Valley Stream, Baldwin and more. The region observes Eastern time, so a number like (516) 555-0142 is on that clock right now. On the ground it spans Nassau. It is not currently paired with an overlay code. Local calls inside the 516 area can generally be placed with ten digits, and you do not need a leading 1 for domestic calls. On this page you'll find a live local clock for Hempstead, an interactive coverage map, the cities and counties 516 serves, its overlay and neighboring codes, and tips on spotting 516 spam calls.
Cities covered by 516
Cities & neighborhoods
- Hempstead
- Freeport
- Valley Stream
- Baldwin
- East Meadow
- Elmont
- Franklin Square
- Garden City
- Glen Cove
- Hicksville
- Levittown
- Long Beach
- North Bellmore
- North Massapequa
- North Merrick
- Oceanside
- Plainview
- Rockville Centre
- Uniondale
- West Hempstead
Nearby & overlay area codes
Overlay codes (same area)
These share 516’s geography — a number in either code can be on the same street.
516 has no overlay code right now.
Neighboring codes
Codes for adjacent regions and metros.
Is a call from 516 a scam?
Area code 516 serves Hempstead and the surrounding area, so most calls are ordinary local and business traffic. As everywhere, spam and robocalls do use 516 numbers, frequently by spoofing a local-looking caller ID to boost pickup rates. The area code itself tells you nothing about who is really calling, so judge the call by what's said, not the number.
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 516 number from abroad
Every 516 number is a US/Canada +1 number. From a mobile anywhere, the simplest approach is to dial it in international format:
+1 516 555-0142If 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 1 516 555-0142 - Australia
0011 1 516 555-0142 - Japan
010 1 516 555-0142 - Mexico
00 1 516 555-0142
Within the US and Canada you don’t need any of this — just dial the ten digits 516 555-0142.
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.
Shows carrier, line type and location. Owner name isn't available here.
Results are for personal, informational use only and may not be used for employment, credit, housing or tenant-screening decisions.
Area code 516: frequently asked questions
Where is the 516 area code located?
The 516 area code is located in New York, centered on Hempstead. It covers Nassau and nearby communities including Hempstead, Freeport, Valley Stream, Baldwin, East Meadow, Elmont.
What time zone is 516 in?
Area code 516 is in the Eastern time zone (UTC-5 (EST) / UTC-4 (EDT)). You can see the exact current local time for Hempstead on the live clock above.
What cities use area code 516?
Cities and areas that use 516 include Hempstead, Freeport, Valley Stream, Baldwin, East Meadow, Elmont. Its primary city is Hempstead, NY.
Do I need to dial 1 before 516?
You generally do not need to dial a leading 1 for domestic calls to 516. Ten-digit dialing (the 516 code plus the seven-digit number) is the safest habit.
Is 516 a toll-free or scam number?
No — 516 is a normal geographic area code for Hempstead, not a toll-free code (toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888). A 516 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 516?
Area code 516 does not currently have an overlay code; it is not layered on top of another code in the same area.