Direct answer
Area code 347 serves the outer boroughs of New York City in New York. It is in the Eastern Time, and ten-digit dialing is required there.
Facts
| Area code | 347 |
| State | New York (NY) |
| Region | the outer boroughs of New York City |
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| Overlays | 347/718/917/929/465 |
| In service since | 1 October 1999 (parent 718) |
| Dialing rule | Yes — ten-digit dialing is required in this overlay area. |
Areas covered
The 347 footprint covers Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island, and Marble Hill in Manhattan, which falls in this complex. That list describes the area the code serves today, not the larger territory it may have covered when it was first assigned. New York is entirely in the Eastern Time Zone for this footprint. Callers in this area should always dial the full ten-digit number, including the area code, even for a local call.
History
Area code 718 split from 212 in 1984 for the outer boroughs, with the Bronx added in July 1992. Area code 347 was added on 1 October 1999 as the first outer-borough overlay on 718. Area code 929 followed in April 2011. Area code 465 is the newest overlay in the complex: NANPA Planning Letter PL-630, dated 26 March 2025, describes it as an overlay for the 347/718/917/929 area, covering the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, and Marble Hill in Manhattan, and NANPA records 465 in service on 18 June 2026. That date is very recent, so it should be re-checked against NANPA before any later re-verification, but it is NANPA-confirmed at the time of this package. Area code 465 is an overlay of this complex, not of 212.
Dialing
Dialing rule: Yes — ten-digit dialing is required in this overlay area. The reason is the overlay structure in the facts table above, except where this page states a different reason, as it does for 616. From outside the United States, the country code for the United States is 1, followed by the area code and the local number. This page explains the area code only; it does not identify who owns a number or where a phone is.
Calls and spoofing
A call that shows a familiar area code is not proof of who is calling. Caller ID can be spoofed, so a number that looks local may come from anywhere. Do not share personal or financial details because of the number on the screen, and hang up and call back on a number you trust if a caller asks for money, codes, or account access. This site does not identify callers or phone owners, and it does not list reported spam numbers.
Related codes
718, 929, 465, 917 (overlay complex); 212 (Batch 1, Manhattan code — 465 is NOT a 212 overlay).
Frequently asked questions
Where is 347 area code?
Area code 347 is in New York, covering the outer boroughs of New York City. It does not cover the whole state.
What time zone is 347 area code?
Area code 347 is in the Eastern Time. New York is entirely in the Eastern Time Zone for this footprint.
What area codes overlay 347?
The overlay codes for 347 are 718; 917; 929; 465. The full overlay group is 347/718/917/929/465. New numbers in the same territory can carry any code in the group.
Do I need to dial 10 digits for 347?
Yes — ten-digit dialing is required in this overlay area.
When did 347 area code go into service?
Area code 347 has been in service since 1 October 1999 (parent 718).
Sources
NANPA area code search; NANPA Planning Letter PL-630; Area codes 718, 347, and 929
Based on a recent search of NANPA and official sources.
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