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Get a real Newark phone number with the area code locals actually recognize, 862 or 973. Use it to call and text without handing out your personal number, and set it up in minutes right from your phone.
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Why choose a Newark virtual phone number?
Sell without a stranger having your real number
Listing furniture or a car on a local marketplace means giving out a number. A 973 or 862 number lets buyers reach you without exposing your personal line.
Dating in Newark and nearby Essex County
Match with someone in the area and text them from a number with a familiar 862 or 973 area code, not a random out-of-state one that makes people hesitate.
Moving to or from Newark
If you're relocating for work near the port or the airport, you can pick up a local Newark number before you even arrive, or keep an old number active alongside a new one.
Job hunting with a local presence
Employers in Newark and the surrounding towns notice a local area code on a resume or callback. A 973 or 862 number signals you're already here or planning to be.
Keep work separate from your personal life
Give clients or coworkers a Newark number for calls and texts, and leave your main line for friends and family. No second phone required.
How to get a Newark phone number
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Pick your area code
Choose any Newark area code, or any other US or Canadian code.
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Choose your number
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Start calling and texting
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Stay in control
Mute it, set it to Do Not Disturb, or delete and replace it whenever you want.
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Get My Newark NumberMost popular Newark virtual phone numbers
Pick the area code your contacts recognize. Every code below is in service in Newark today.
| Area code | Serves | |
|---|---|---|
| +1 862 | Newark | Get a 862 number |
| +1 973 | Newark | Get a 973 number |
| +1 201 | Jersey City | Get a 201 number |
| +1 551 | Jersey City | Get a 551 number |
| +1 908 | Elizabeth | Get a 908 number |
| +1 732 | Toms River | Get a 732 number |
Area code coverage from public numbering and census data. Sources
Newark virtual phone number features
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Delete it when you are done.Custom Contacts
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Your number keeps your hours.Text Signature
Sign every text automatically.Email Notifications
Texts land in your inbox too.Message Previews
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Phone, tablet, and browser together.Local economy
Why do business in Newark?
Newark's economy runs on its port, its airport, and a handful of major employers headquartered in the city.
Logistics and shipping
Newark is home to a major seaport and Newark Liberty International Airport, making cargo and freight movement a core part of the local economy.
Insurance and finance
Prudential Financial is headquartered in Newark, anchoring a downtown built around finance and corporate offices.
Healthcare and higher education
Hospitals and university campuses in Newark employ a large share of residents and draw people into the city from across the region.
About Newark
Area codes in service
6
Population
317,303
Newark itself is covered by two overlaying area codes, 862 and 973, which means both can apply to numbers within the same city. Nearby cities have their own codes: Jersey City uses 201 and 551, Elizabeth uses 908, and Toms River uses 732.
Newark runs on Eastern Time, same as the rest of New Jersey and New York City just across the river. Calling or texting contacts in the metro area means no time zone math.
Newark is the most populous city in New Jersey, with 317,303 residents, and sits at the center of a dense, interconnected part of the state.
Frequently asked questions
How fast can I get a Newark phone number?
You pick your area code, either 862 or 973, and your number is ready to use in minutes. No waiting, no paperwork.
Can I choose between 862 and 973?
Yes. Both area codes serve Newark, so you can pick whichever one you prefer when you set up your number in the app.
Will people know it's a Newark number?
The area code shows up just like any other local number. A 973 or 862 code reads as Newark to anyone who sees it on their phone.
What does Ghost cost?
Ghost Premium is $60 every 2 months and includes 5 phone numbers, unlimited calling and texting in the US and Canada, your choice of area code, and the ability to delete and replace your number. Cancel anytime. No contracts.
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