516 Area Code
New York, USA
Local time now · Eastern Time
3:43 AM
Area code 516 is in New York, USA, serving Hempstead, North Hempstead, Long Beach and Uniondale. It uses Eastern Time — the time there now is 3:43 AM. 363 is an overlay for the same area, so local calls need 10-digit dialing. In service since 1951.
| Area code | 516 |
|---|---|
| Location | New York, USA |
| Major cities | Hempstead, North Hempstead, Long Beach, Uniondale, Glen Cove, Rockville Centre, Garden City, Massapequa |
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| Overlay codes | 363 |
| In service since | 1951 |
| Dialing | 1+10 digit permissible at service provider discretion. |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 516?
New York, USA — including Hempstead, North Hempstead, Long Beach, Uniondale and Glen Cove.
What time zone is area code 516?
Eastern Time.
How do I call a 516 number from abroad?
Dial your international access code, then 1 (the country code), then 516 and the 7-digit number — for example +1 516 555 0100. From the UK or India dial 00 1 516 …; from Bangladesh 00 1 516 … .
Is a call from 516 a scam?
Not by itself — 516 is an ordinary geographic area code in New York. Numbers can be spoofed, so be careful with unexpected calls asking for money or personal details.
Sources: North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA) NPA database (10/25/2026); major cities from Wikidata (CC0). An area code shows where a number was first assigned — with number portability and mobile phones, the caller may be anywhere.