Area Code 201

Jersey City, New Jersey · EST/EDT (UTC-5) · United States

Area Code
201
City
Jersey City, NJ
Time Zone
EST/EDT
UTC Offset
UTC-5 / UTC-4 DST
DST
Observed
Introduced
1951

Where Is Area Code 201?

Jersey City, Hackensack, Fort Lee, Hoboken — northeastern New Jersey

One of the original NJ codes. Directly across the Hudson from Manhattan.

Major Cities & Neighborhoods
Jersey CityHackensackFort LeeHobokenBayonne

Time Zone for Area Code 201

Standard Time
EST (UTC-5)
Daylight Time
EDT (UTC-4)
DST 2026 Start
March 8, 2026
DST 2026 End
November 1, 2026
Country
United States
IANA Zone
America/New_York

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is area code 201?

Area code 201 is located in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States). It covers Jersey City, Hackensack, Fort Lee, Hoboken — northeastern New Jersey.

What time zone is area code 201 in?

Area code 201 (Jersey City, New Jersey) is in the EST/EDT time zone. Standard time is UTC-5 and UTC-4 during Daylight Saving Time.

Is area code 201 a scam?

Area code 201 is a legitimate NANPA-assigned code serving Jersey City, New Jersey. However, scammers can spoof any area code. If you receive an unexpected call from (201), verify the caller before sharing personal information.

What time is it in area code 201 right now?

Area code 201 follows EST/EDT (UTC-5). See the live clock at whattime.city/new-york/ for the exact current time in Jersey City.

When was area code 201 introduced?

Area code 201 was introduced in 1951. One of the original NJ codes. Directly across the Hudson from Manhattan.