929 Area Code
Covers New York and nearby communities in New York.
(929) 555-0142Area code 929 map
Interactive coverage map for area code 929, centered on New York, New York
40.6782, -73.9442
Open in OpenStreetMapArea code 929 coverage map — centered on New York. Shaded area shows the approximate reach around the primary city.
If you are trying to place New York, NY on the map, area code 929 is the one that covers it. 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 (929) 555-0142 is on that clock right now. 929 is a 2011 overlay layered on top of the outer-borough 718 and 347 region. It shares its territory with the overlay codes 718, 347, which sit on the exact same map. Because the 929 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 929, its related area codes, and practical advice on 929 robocalls and caller-ID spoofing.
Cities covered by 929
Cities & neighborhoods
- Brooklyn
- Queens
- The Bronx
- Staten Island
- Astoria
- Jamaica
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 929’s geography — a number in either code can be on the same street.
Is a call from 929 a scam?
Because 929 covers a dense metro around New York, it's a common source of both real business calls and spam. Legitimate 929 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 929 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 929 number from abroad
Every 929 number is a US/Canada +1 number. From a mobile anywhere, the simplest approach is to dial it in international format:
+1 929 555-0142If 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 1 929 555-0142 - Australia
0011 1 929 555-0142 - Japan
010 1 929 555-0142 - Mexico
00 1 929 555-0142
Within the US and Canada you don’t need any of this — just dial the ten digits 929 555-0142.
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 929: frequently asked questions
Where is the 929 area code located?
The 929 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, Astoria, Jamaica.
What time zone is 929 in?
Area code 929 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 929?
Cities and areas that use 929 include Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, Staten Island, Astoria, Jamaica. Its primary city is New York, NY.
Do I need to dial 1 before 929?
For calls within the US, you do not need to dial a leading 1, but you do need all ten digits: 929 plus the seven-digit number. The 929 area requires ten-digit dialing because more than one area code serves it.
Is 929 a toll-free or scam number?
No — 929 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 929 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 929?
Area code 929 is overlaid by 718, 347, meaning those codes cover the same geographic area.