Area Code 862 Location

Area code 862 serves Clifton, New Jersey and much of North Jersey, covering the same region as its overlay, 973. It was introduced in 2001 to add more phone numbers in this busy part of the New York City metro area. The 862/973 footprint includes key parts of Essex, Passaic, Morris, and Sussex counties, so you’ll see both codes across neighboring towns and even on the same street. Because of the overlay, ten-digit dialing is required for local calls within the region.

Major cities and landmarks in the 862/973 area include:

• Clifton, Paterson, and Passaic (Passaic County)
• Newark, Montclair, Bloomfield, East Orange, West Orange, and the Oranges (Essex County)
• Morristown, Parsippany–Troy Hills, and Wayne (Morris/Passaic)
• Landmarks like Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Branch Brook Park, and Montclair State University

“Ten-digit dialing is mandatory in the 973/862 overlay area.” — North American Numbering Plan Administration (NANPA)

Created as an overlay, 862 doesn’t change local calling areas—it simply adds number capacity, so new phone numbers in Clifton and nearby cities may use 862 or 973. The area follows Eastern Time and observes Daylight Saving Time, which matters for business and personal calls. For calls from outside the U.S. or Canada, use the North American format: +1 862 followed by the seven-digit number. With strong links to New York City and major North Jersey hubs, area code 862 connects homes, schools, and businesses across a dense, historic corridor known for industry, transit, and diverse neighborhoods.