New Brunswick, New Jersey · EST/EDT (UTC-5) · United States
New Brunswick, Edison, Toms River — central New Jersey
Central New Jersey's main area code. Edison is named after inventor Thomas Edison, who built his famous Menlo Park laboratory here. New Brunswick is home to Rutgers University (est. 1766, one of the nine colonial colleges). The 732 corridor is a major US pharmaceutical hub — Johnson & Johnson is headquartered in nearby New Brunswick. Toms River provides Jersey Shore access.
Dial 1 + 732 + 7-digit number for calls from outside the area. Local calls within the same area code may use 7-digit dialing where available.
From outside United States: dial your country's exit code + 1 + 732 + number. From most countries, the format is +1-732-XXX-XXXX.
Area code 732 is in EST/EDT (UTC-5). Business hours are typically 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM local time. Remember that clocks shift during DST (March–November).
While (732) is a legitimate area code, scammers can spoof any number. Never share personal info with unknown callers. Verify by calling the organization directly.
Area code data sourced from NANPA. Timezone data from IANA Time Zone Database. Last updated March 2026.