Area Code 862

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

Area Code
862
City
Newark, NJ
Time Zone
EST/EDT
UTC Offset
UTC-5 / UTC-4 DST
DST
Observed
Introduced
2001

Where Is Area Code 862?

Newark, Paterson, Morristown — northern New Jersey overlay

Overlay for 973. Newark Liberty Airport area.

Major Cities & Neighborhoods
NewarkPatersonMorristownMontclair

Time Zone for Area Code 862

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

Calling Area Code 862

Domestic Calls

Dial 1 + 862 + 7-digit number for calls from outside the area. 10-digit dialing is mandatory in this area due to overlay codes.

International Calls

From outside United States: dial your country's exit code + 1 + 862 + number. From most countries, the format is +1-862-XXX-XXXX.

Best Time to Call

Area code 862 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).

Scam Awareness

While (862) is a legitimate area code, scammers can spoof any number. Never share personal info with unknown callers. Verify by calling the organization directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Area code data sourced from NANPA. Timezone data from IANA Time Zone Database. Last updated March 2026.