929 Area Code — NYC Outer Boroughs: Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx & Staten Island
Area code 929 covers Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, and Staten Island in NYC. Overlay with 718 & 347, history since 1984, 465 coming 2026, scam risk, and dialing guide.
The 929 area codeserves over 7 million people across four of New York City's five boroughs — Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, and Staten Island. Activated in 2011 as the second overlay for the outer boroughs, 929 shares its territory with the older 718 and 347 codes. If you've received a call from a 929 number, it's coming from NYC's outer boroughs — home to neighborhoods like Williamsburg, Astoria, Flushing, and Riverdale.
929 Area Code at a Glance
Location: NYC outer boroughs
Boroughs: Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island
Year Activated: April 16, 2011
Overlay Codes: 718, 347, 465 (2026)
Timezone: Eastern (UTC-5/UTC-4)
Population Served: ~7.1 million
Boroughs & Neighborhoods in the 929 Area
The 929/718/347 overlay complex covers all of NYC except most of Manhattan (which uses 212/646/332). Here are the four boroughs served, with key neighborhoods:
Brooklyn
2,736,074Kings County
Williamsburg, DUMBO, Park Slope, Flatbush, Bay Ridge, Bushwick, Bedford-Stuyvesant, Crown Heights, Coney Island, Sunset Park, Brooklyn Heights
Queens
2,405,464Queens County
Flushing, Long Island City, Astoria, Jackson Heights, Jamaica, Forest Hills, Bayside, Elmhurst, Corona, Woodside, Ridgewood
The Bronx
1,472,654Bronx County
South Bronx, Riverdale, Fordham, Pelham Bay, Mott Haven, Kingsbridge, Morris Park, Tremont, Hunts Point, Throggs Neck
Staten Island
495,747Richmond County
St. George, Tottenville, New Dorp, Great Kills, Stapleton, Port Richmond, Todt Hill, Willowbrook
Marble Hill — geographically part of The Bronx but legally part of Manhattan — is also included in the 929 territory.
History of NYC's Outer Borough Area Codes
For 37 years, all of New York City shared a single area code (212). The outer boroughs have gone through one split and three overlays since 1984:
All of New York City uses a single area code: 212 — one of the original 86 codes in the North American Numbering Plan.
September 1 — Area code 718 created for Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island, split from 212. First time NYC had more than one area code.
July 1 — The Bronx and Marble Hill (Manhattan) moved from 212 to 718.
October 1 — Area code 347 activated as first overlay on 718. 10-digit dialing becomes mandatory for the outer boroughs.
April 16 — Area code 929 activated as the second overlay on 718/347. Created because the available number pool was projected to exhaust.
June 18 — Area code 465 scheduled for activation as the fourth code for the outer boroughs, approved January 2025.
All Area Codes for the Outer Boroughs
| Code | Year | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 718 | 1984 | Original (split from 212) | First outer boroughs code — Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island |
| 347 | 1999 | 1st Overlay | First overlay for the outer boroughs |
| 929 | 2011 | 2nd Overlay | Second overlay — this article's subject |
| 465 | 2026 | 3rd Overlay (upcoming) | Scheduled June 18, 2026 |
Why So Many Codes?
NYC's outer boroughs have ~7.1 million residents, but the phone system has assigned 23.4 million numbers across the 718/347/929 complex. Cell phones, business lines, fax machines, and VoIP services each consume a number — driving the need for additional codes.
How to Dial a 929 Number
| Calling From | Format | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Within NYC (local) | 929 + 7-digit number | 929-555-0100 |
| Within US (long distance) | 1 + 929 + 7-digit number | 1-929-555-0100 |
| Cell phone (anywhere) | +1 929 + 7-digit number | +1 929 555 0100 |
| From UK | 00 + 1 + 929 + number | 00-1-929-555-0100 |
| From India | 00 + 1 + 929 + number | 00-1-929-555-0100 |
Major Landmarks & Institutions
The 929 area code territory is home to some of NYC's most iconic landmarks, sports venues, and cultural institutions:
Brooklyn Bridge
Landmark
Iconic 1883 suspension bridge connecting Brooklyn to Manhattan
Yankee Stadium
Sports
Home of the New York Yankees (The Bronx)
Citi Field
Sports
Home of the New York Mets (Flushing, Queens)
JFK International Airport
Transportation
Major international airport in Jamaica, Queens
LaGuardia Airport
Transportation
Domestic airport in East Elmhurst, Queens
Bronx Zoo
Attraction
Largest urban zoo in the US — 265 acres, 6,000+ animals
USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
Sports
Home of the US Open (Flushing Meadows, Queens)
Barclays Center
Sports/Events
Home of the Brooklyn Nets (Downtown Brooklyn)
New York Botanical Garden
Attraction
250-acre garden in The Bronx — National Historic Landmark
Staten Island Ferry Terminal
Transportation
Free ferry with views of Statue of Liberty and Manhattan skyline
Brooklyn Museum
Culture
Third-largest museum in NYC — 1.5 million works
Flushing Meadows-Corona Park
Landmark
Site of two World's Fairs (1939, 1964) — home of the Unisphere
Scam & Spam Risk from 929 Numbers
Area code 929 has moderate spam risk. NYC's high population density makes it a target for robocallers. Common scam types reported from 929 numbers:
Fake NYPD/government calls
Callers impersonating NYPD, IRS, or immigration officers threatening arrest or fines
Utility payment scams
Fake Con Edison or National Grid calls threatening service shutoff unless immediate payment
Auto warranty scams
Robocalls about expiring vehicle warranties — the #1 robocall category nationwide
Student loan/debt scams
Fake loan forgiveness programs targeting NYC's large student population
Package delivery scams
Fake USPS/FedEx/UPS texts and calls about undeliverable packages requiring payment
Got a suspicious call from a 929 number? Check it with our spam number checker.
Time Zone
Eastern Time (ET)
Standard (EST): UTC-5 (November–March)
Daylight (EDT): UTC-4 (March–November)
9 AM in NYC = 6 AM PT = 2 PM London = 6:30 PM Mumbai
Business hours: 9 AM – 5 PM ET
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