What is the area code for Preakness, NJ?

Preakness uses 2 area codes: 973 and 862. They overlay each other, so all of them cover the whole city and you dial 10 digits for local calls.

What time zone is Preakness in?

Preakness is in the Eastern time zone.

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Preakness, New Jersey (population 18,538) uses area codes 973 and 862.

Area code973

Area code862

Time zoneEastern

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Preakness has no telephone exchange of its own in NANPA records; it is served by the Paterson exchange about 5.8 km away.

Preakness and nearby cities in area code 973

64 prefixes are assigned to the Paterson exchange: 30% mobile, 17% VoIP and cable, 53% landline.

Area code	Prefixes serving Preakness	Main carriers in this code
973	40	Verizon, Lumen (Level 3), Verizon Business (MCImetro)
862	24	T-Mobile, Onvoy (Sinch), AT&T Mobility

Numbers starting with these first six digits were originally assigned to the Paterson exchange.

What is the area code for Preakness, NJ?: Preakness uses 2 area codes: 973 and 862. They overlay each other, so all of them cover the whole city and you dial 10 digits for local calls.
What time zone is Preakness in?: Preakness is in the Eastern time zone.