Area code 201

Area code 201 is a telephone area code in New Jersey, covering Bayonne, Bergenfield, Cliffside Park, and Englewood and 8 more. It serves 16 cities and towns. The area observes Eastern time.

State
New Jersey
Local time
Eastern time
Places served
16

Cities and towns in the 201 area code

Area code 201 serves 16 listed places across New Jersey. These are the largest:

Getting a 201 business phone number

A local 201 number tells customers in New Jersey that you are nearby, and local numbers get answered more often than unfamiliar ones. OrderToAI provisions a 201 number for your business and its AI answers every call on it, around the clock, in your own voice and hours. You can also keep the number you already have and forward it instead.

  • A dedicated 201 number, included in your plan
  • Answered 24/7, with no after-hours surcharge
  • Books appointments, takes messages, and texts links your callers ask for
  • Transfers to you or your team whenever the caller asks for a person
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Questions about the 201 area code

Where is area code 201?
Area code 201 is located in New Jersey. It covers Bayonne, Bergenfield, Cliffside Park, Englewood, and Fair Lawn and 7 more, and serves 16 cities and towns in total.
What cities use the 201 area code?
Cities in the 201 area code include Bayonne, Bergenfield, Cliffside Park, Englewood, Fair Lawn, and Fort Lee and 6 more. The largest of these is Bayonne.
What time zone is area code 201 in?
Area code 201 is in Eastern time, the same zone as the rest of New Jersey. If you are calling 201 from another zone, check the local hour there before you dial.
Is a call from area code 201 a scam?
Not by itself. Area code 201 is a normal geographic code assigned to New Jersey, so most calls from it are ordinary local calls. Caller ID can be spoofed on any area code, so judge a call by what the caller asks for rather than by the number it came from.
How do I get a 201 phone number for my business?
OrderToAI can provision a 201 business number for you during signup, and its AI answers every call to it 24/7. You can also keep your existing number and forward it, so customers keep dialing the number they already know.
Do I need to be located in New Jersey to use a 201 number?
No. A 201 number can be used from anywhere, which is why businesses serving New Jersey often choose one even when their staff are elsewhere. Customers see a local number and are more likely to pick up.

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