862 Area Code
Covers Newark and nearby communities in New Jersey.
(862) 555-0142Area code 862 map
Interactive coverage map for area code 862, centered on Newark, New Jersey
40.7357, -74.1724
Open in OpenStreetMapArea code 862 coverage map — centered on Newark. Shaded area shows the approximate reach around the primary city.
If you are trying to place Newark, NJ on the map, area code 862 is the one that covers it. It reaches roughly 687,000 people across places such as Newark, Paterson, Clifton, Passaic and more. The region observes Eastern time, so a number like (862) 555-0142 is on that clock right now. On the ground it spans Essex, Passaic, Hudson and nearby counties. It shares its territory with the overlay codes 973, 201, 551, which sit on the exact same map. Because the 862 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. Keep reading for the current local time in Newark, a map of the 862 coverage area, the places it reaches, nearby and overlay codes, and how to tell a real 862 call from a scam.
Cities covered by 862
Cities & neighborhoods
- Newark
- Paterson
- Clifton
- Passaic
- East Orange
- Kearny
- Belleville
- Bloomfield
- Garfield
- Hillside
- Irvington
- Livingston
- Lodi
- Maplewood
- Montclair
- Morristown
- Nutley
- Wayne
- West Milford
- West Orange
Counties
- Essex
- Passaic
- Hudson
- Bergen
- Union
- Morris
Looking for the broader picture? See all New Jersey area codes.
Nearby & overlay area codes
Overlay codes (same area)
These share 862’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 862 a scam?
Area code 862 serves Newark and the surrounding area, so most calls are ordinary local and business traffic. As everywhere, spam and robocalls do use 862 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 862 number from abroad
Every 862 number is a US/Canada +1 number. From a mobile anywhere, the simplest approach is to dial it in international format:
+1 862 555-0142If 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 1 862 555-0142 - Australia
0011 1 862 555-0142 - Japan
010 1 862 555-0142 - Mexico
00 1 862 555-0142
Within the US and Canada you don’t need any of this — just dial the ten digits 862 555-0142.
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 862: frequently asked questions
Where is the 862 area code located?
The 862 area code is located in New Jersey, centered on Newark. It covers Essex, Passaic, Hudson, Bergen, Union, Morris and nearby communities including Newark, Paterson, Clifton, Passaic, East Orange, Kearny.
What time zone is 862 in?
Area code 862 is in the Eastern time zone (UTC-5 (EST) / UTC-4 (EDT)). You can see the exact current local time for Newark on the live clock above.
What cities use area code 862?
Cities and areas that use 862 include Newark, Paterson, Clifton, Passaic, East Orange, Kearny. Its primary city is Newark, NJ.
Do I need to dial 1 before 862?
For calls within the US, you do not need to dial a leading 1, but you do need all ten digits: 862 plus the seven-digit number. The 862 area requires ten-digit dialing because more than one area code serves it.
Is 862 a toll-free or scam number?
No — 862 is a normal geographic area code for Newark, not a toll-free code (toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888). A 862 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 862?
Area code 862 is overlaid by 973, 201, 551, 908, meaning those codes cover the same geographic area.