The area code 845 is located in Kingston, New York.
Area code 845 serves Kingston, New York, and much of the mid–Hudson Valley, including parts of the Catskill Mountains. Centered in Ulster County, Kingston sits on the west bank of the Hudson River and is known as New York’s first state capital in 1777. This area code connects historic river towns, mountain communities, and fast-growing suburbs just north of New York City. It’s in the Eastern Time Zone and covers both residential and business phone numbers across the region.
Major cities and landmarks in the 845 area include:
2000 — Year area code 845 went into service (NANPA)
Established in 2000 after a split from 914, area code 845 supports the growing Hudson Valley by covering key hubs and commuter corridors along I‑84, I‑87, and Route 9. It borders 914 to the south and 518 to the north, with 607 to the west, making it a clear marker for calls from the mid–Hudson Valley and Catskills. From historic districts in Kingston to outdoor destinations like Minnewaska State Park Preserve and the Shawangunk Ridge, 845 ties together culture, history, and nature. When you see an 845 phone number, it typically points to communities in and around Kingston, Poughkeepsie, Newburgh, and Rockland County.