646 Area Code
New York, USA
Local time now · Eastern Time
3:43 AM
Area code 646 is in New York, USA, serving New York City, Manhattan and East Harlem. It uses Eastern Time — the time there now is 3:43 AM. 212, 332 and 917 are overlays for the same area, so local calls need 10-digit dialing. In service since 1999.
| Area code | 646 |
|---|---|
| Location | New York, USA |
| Major cities | New York City, Manhattan, East Harlem |
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| Overlay codes | 212, 332, 917 |
| In service since | 1999 |
| Dialing | 10-digit dialing is permissible for Home NPA Local Calls |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 646?
New York, USA — including New York City, Manhattan and East Harlem.
What time zone is area code 646?
Eastern Time.
How do I call a 646 number from abroad?
Dial your international access code, then 1 (the country code), then 646 and the 7-digit number — for example +1 646 555 0100. From the UK or India dial 00 1 646 …; from Bangladesh 00 1 646 … .
Is a call from 646 a scam?
Not by itself — 646 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.