Area code 201
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About the 201 Area Code
Where the 201 area code covers
The 201 area code is used for much of Hudson and Bergen counties in northeastern New Jersey. Prominent cities and towns in this area include Jersey City, Hoboken, Bayonne, Hackensack, Fort Lee, Englewood, Secaucus, and North Bergen.
Overlays for the 201 area code
In 2001, area code 551 was overlaid on the same region as the 201 area code. As of December 1, 2001, new numbers in that region may use either 201 or 551, and 10-digit dialing (area code and number) became mandatory for all local calls in the overlay region.
Time zone for the 201 area code
The 201/551 region follows Eastern Time (ET) - specifically, Eastern Standard Time (EST) in the winter and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) in the summer.
Interesting facts about the 201 area code in New Jersey
- Jersey City is the second-largest city in New Jersey and has become a growing hub for finance and technology.
- The Meadowlands Sports Complex in nearby East Rutherford includes MetLife Stadium, home to two NFL teams.
- The George Washington Bridge links Fort Lee (which is in the 201 area) to Manhattan and is one of the busiest bridges in the world.
- Liberty State Park in Jersey City offers ferry access to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.
- Bergen County is among New Jersey's most populous counties.
- New Jersey's nickname is "The Garden State", even though it's the densest U.S. state by population.
- Much of the 201 region lies along the Hudson River "Gold Coast," known for its upscale residential skyline and waterfront views.
- The Port of New York and New Jersey, serving the region, ranks among the busiest ports on the U.S. East Coast.
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