Area Code 973
Newark, NJ — New Jersey
Area code 973 serves Newark and New Jersey. Get a local 973 number to build instant presence in this market.
Split from 201 in 1997 to serve Newark and northern New Jersey's Essex, Morris, and Passaic counties. It became the identity code for the densely industrial north.
State
New Jersey (NJ)
Capital: Trenton
Time Zone
ET
Eastern Time (ET)
Region
Northeast
US Census region
Code Type
Geographic
Original area code
Where does area code 973 cover?
Area code 973 serves communities across New Jersey. Cities below represent the primary coverage area per the NANP.
- Newark
- Paterson
- Morristown
- Clifton
- Passaic
New Jersey phone number landscape
New Jersey's nine area codes bridge New York City's economy in the north with Philadelphia's market in the south, making it one of the most densely networked business states.
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 973
Split from 201 in 1997 to serve Newark and northern New Jersey's Essex, Morris, and Passaic counties. It became the identity code for the densely industrial north.
Why get a 973 area code number?
A local 973 number gives your business a genuine connection to the New Jersey market — without the overhead of a physical location.
Local Market Access
Reach Newark customers and businesses with a familiar local number. Morristown's corporate corridor hosts pharmaceutical and telecom headquarters in a leafy executive suburb. Management consultancies and pharma-services firms use a 973 number to signal North Jersey corporate standing.
Professional Credibility
A 973 number anchors your business in Newark and New Jersey, 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 973 number keeps your outreach out of the spam folder.
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Benefits of a local New Jersey number
A 973 area code tells New Jersey customers you're local and easy to reach.
- Local 973 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 973 business line.
Why local numbers win
Frequently asked about 973
Area code 973 covers Newark, Paterson, Morristown, Clifton, Passaic in New Jersey. It is the primary area code for this region.
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