Area Code 718
Brooklyn, NY — New York
Area code 718 serves Brooklyn and New York. Get a local 718 number to build instant presence in this market.
Split from 212 in 1984 to serve New York City's outer boroughs, removing them from Manhattan's code. It became the badge of Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island.
State
New York (NY)
Capital: Albany
Time Zone
ET
Eastern Time (ET)
Region
Northeast
US Census region
Code Type
Geographic
Original area code
Where does area code 718 cover?
Area code 718 serves communities across New York. Cities below represent the primary coverage area per the NANP.
- Brooklyn
- Queens
- Bronx
- Staten Island
- Flushing
New York phone number landscape
New York's 19 area codes include the iconic 212 for Manhattan — one of the most prestigious business numbers in the world — alongside codes for Buffalo, Rochester, Albany, and Long Island.
Number format
When dialing from outside the US, prefix with +1. Within the US, dial all 10 digits including the area code.
History of Area Code 718
Split from 212 in 1984 to serve New York City's outer boroughs, removing them from Manhattan's code. It became the badge of Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island.
Why get a 718 area code number?
A local 718 number gives your business a genuine connection to the New York market — without the overhead of a physical location.
Local Market Access
Reach Brooklyn customers and businesses with a familiar local number. Flushing's Queens corridor is one of America's largest Asian-American commercial districts and import economies. Wholesale-goods importers and ethnic-market vendors rely on a 718 number for outer-borough trust.
Professional Credibility
A 718 number anchors your business in Brooklyn and New York, giving clients and partners a recognizable local point of contact that builds immediate professional trust.
Higher Answer Rates
Local area codes are far less likely to be blocked. A 718 number keeps your outreach out of the spam folder.
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Benefits of a local New York number
A 718 area code tells New York customers you're local and easy to reach.
- Local 718 numbers get answered more often than toll-free or out-of-state calls.
- Build local trust and brand recognition without a physical office.
- Keep your personal number private with a dedicated 718 business line.
Why local numbers win
Frequently asked about 718
Area code 718 covers Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island, Flushing in New York. It is the primary area code for this region.
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