Now that NYS Public Service Commission (PSC) has officially approved a new area code for New York City — 465 — we can expect the contacts page on our phones to look a little different.
In mid-2024, the North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA) filed a petition for new area codes throughout the five boroughs, stating that the classic 718, 917, 929, and 347 could reach their limit in 2026. And considering we’re the #1 Dream City in the U.S. and in turn the most congested city, we weren’t necessarily surprised by the news.
According to PSC Commission Chair Rory M. Christian:
With increased telephone usage, we must accommodate the growing demand for phone numbers. The new area code will ensure that there are enough phone numbers available for New Yorkers.
The last time we received a new area code was in 2011 with 929, so the process might be a little fuzzy. Here’s what you need to know:
Why is a new NYC area code in the works?
According to a press release, “Demand for new phone numbers is driven largely by the phenomenal growth of new technology that requires an individual phone number…and is seen as a sign of economic growth in a particular region.”
NANPA advises the Commission when the supply of central office codes within certain NY area codes will exhaust, and, in NYC’s case, this will likely happen in 2026. An official date has not yet been revealed.
What will the new NYC area code be?
The new area code will be 465. According to PSC:
[465] will be assigned to newly issued telephone numbers and will apply to all telephone numbers, regardless of service type. That means customers in the region requesting new service, an additional line, or a move in the location of their service, will be using 465. Customers should ensure that all services, automatic dialing equipment, applications, software, or other types of equipment recognize the new 465 area code as a valid area code.
Who will be affected by new NYC area codes?
The new area code will cover the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, and Manhattan’s Marble Hill neighborhood—quite a bit of coverage. People within the affected areas would not be expected to get a new number; the new area codes will be implemented for new customers when the existing area code exhausts.
For more information, visit the Department of Public Service online.
Written by Danielle Valente & Brianna Perry